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Judge Upholds ICE's Access to IRS Data, Advocates Alarmed

5/13/2025

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A federal judge has upheld ICE's access to IRS data for tracking undocumented immigrants, dismissing efforts to halt this collaboration. Judge Dabney Friedrich affirmed that the agreement is lawful and limited to criminal investigations. In response, immigrant-rights advocates are gearing up to appeal, raising alarms about the potential invasion of taxpayer privacy.

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A federal judge has upheld ICE's access to IRS data for tracking undocumented immigrants, dismissing efforts to halt this collaboration. Judge Dabney Friedrich affirmed that the agreement is lawful and limited to criminal investigations. In response, immigrant-rights advocates are gearing up to appeal, raising alarms about the potential invasion of taxpayer privacy.