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Judge Rules IRS Illegally Shared Taxpayer Info with ICE

2/26/2026

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U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ruled that the Internal Revenue Service unlawfully shared taxpayer information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The judge found the IRS provided addresses without confirming validity, violating legal requirements.
Nina Olson, founder of the Center for Taxpayer Rights, said the ruling confirms the IRS policy.
The Department of Homeland Security defended the sharing as necessary for public safety and immigration enforcement.

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U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ruled that the Internal Revenue Service unlawfully shared taxpayer information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The judge found the IRS provided addresses without confirming validity, violating legal requirements.
Nina Olson, founder of the Center for Taxpayer Rights, said the ruling confirms the IRS policy.
The Department of Homeland Security defended the sharing as necessary for public safety and immigration enforcement.