IRS nears deal with Ice to share data of undocumented immigrants – report
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US: Internal Revenue Service Nears Deal with Immigration Enforcement to Share Tax Data
Above: Multiple law enforcement officers processed a group of migrants in the US illegally and two suspected smugglers Jan. 28, 2025. Image copyright: El Nuevo Herald/Contributor/Tribune News Service via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
This data-sharing agreement represents a necessary tool for enforcing immigration law and protecting national security. It will allow authorities to efficiently locate individuals who have already received final removal orders through proper legal channels while continuing to protect people's privacy.
Democratic narrative
This agreement betrays decades of trust built between the government and immigrant communities — potentially undermining tax compliance and revenue collection by weaponizing confidential financial information for deportation purposes. This sets a dangerous precedent for privacy rights.