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EFF Challenges IRS Data Sharing for Immigration Enforcement

7/10/2025

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EFF submitted an amicus brief in Trabajadores v. Bessent, challenging IRS data sharing with Homeland Security for immigration enforcement.
The brief contends this practice undermines taxpayer trust and increases the risk of wrongful targeting and deportation.
EFF highlights the need to safeguard taxpayer confidentiality, referencing historical legislative intent against such disclosures.
Erosion of trust may lead to decreased future tax revenue, affecting all taxpayers, including undocumented immigrants.

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EFF submitted an amicus brief in Trabajadores v. Bessent, challenging IRS data sharing with Homeland Security for immigration enforcement.
The brief contends this practice undermines taxpayer trust and increases the risk of wrongful targeting and deportation.
EFF highlights the need to safeguard taxpayer confidentiality, referencing historical legislative intent against such disclosures.
Erosion of trust may lead to decreased future tax revenue, affecting all taxpayers, including undocumented immigrants.