A major win for President Trump-era immigration enforcement policies emerged as a federal judge ruled that the IRS can legally share tax data with ICE to hunt and deport illegal aliens.
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The landmark decision, handed down by Trump-appointed U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich, rejected attempts by liberal nonprofit groups to block cooperation between federal agencies tasked with enforcing America’s laws.
Judge Friedrich’s ruling represents a significant win for those who believe all federal agencies should work together to enforce immigration laws.
The decision allows the IRS to share certain tax information with ICE, providing crucial tools for identifying individuals who have violated immigration laws while still filing tax returns.
The case began when several nonprofit organizations filed a lawsuit claiming privacy protections for illegal aliens who pay taxes.
These groups argued that illegal aliens who file tax returns deserve the same privacy protections as legal residents and citizens, effectively demanding special treatment for those breaking immigration law.
The federal judge’s ruling clarified that taxpayer identity is not considered protected tax return information under the law.
This distinction is crucial as it allows federal agencies to coordinate enforcement efforts against individuals who may be using the tax system while simultaneously violating immigration laws.
“In other words, the IRS can disclose information it obtains itself (such as through audits), but not information it obtains exclusively from the taxpayer (such as a tax return filed by the taxpayer),” Judge Friedrich stated.
Former acting IRS Commissioner Melanie Krause had previously resigned over this data-sharing agreement.
It shows the internal resistance within federal agencies to fully enforcing America’s immigration policies.
Her resignation highlights how deeply entrenched anti-enforcement sentiment has become in parts of the federal bureaucracy.
🚨 #BREAKING: A federal judge has given President Trump the GREEN LIGHT to use IRS data to track down illegal immigrants
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— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 12, 2025
Furthermore, the Treasury Department has supported this agreement as a critical component of President Trump’s immigration enforcement strategy.
By allowing agencies to share information, the administration can more effectively identify and remove individuals who have entered or remained in the country illegally.
Judge Friedrich specifically ruled that the agreement does not violate the Internal Revenue Code and properly utilizes existing tools for criminal investigations.
The regulation reinforces that federal law allows IRS data sharing for criminal enforcement when specific criteria are met – criteria that apply to immigration violations that constitute criminal offenses.
At the same time, this decision represents a return to governance in which federal agencies work together rather than operating in silos that benefit those who break the laws.
For too long, illegal aliens have benefited from agencies refusing to share critical information that could identify their unlawful presence in the country.
While the plaintiffs have indicated they may appeal, this ruling stands as a powerful affirmation that enforcing immigration laws remains a priority for the administration and that federal agencies should cooperate to uphold the rule of law that protects American citizens.
