FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS IRS–DHS IMMIGRATION DATA-SHARING PROGRAM

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Today, we’re diving into a major immigration development from November 2025 — one that affects undocumented immigrants, ITIN filers, asylum seekers, and even U.S. taxpayers. A federal judge has blocked the IRS from sharing taxpayer information with the Department of Homeland Security for immigration enforcement. This is a big decision, and I’m going to break down exactly what happened, why it matters, and how it could impact you or your clients.” Section 1: What Happened? “On November 21st, a federal district court issued a preliminary injunction stopping the Internal Revenue Service — the IRS — from sharing taxpayer data with Homeland Security and ICE. This data included names, addresses, and tax-related identifying information. Earlier this year, in April, the Treasury Department and DHS created a system where ICE could submit lists of people suspected of being in the U.S. without lawful status. The IRS would then check those names against its tax database and send back matches. According to reports, there were about 1.2 million records submitted and the IRS sent back around 47,000 matches.” Section 2: Why Did the Judge Block It? “This is where the ruling gets really important. The judge found that the data-sharing program likely violated federal tax confidentiality laws — specifically 26 U.S.C. § 6103, which says taxpayer information is supposed to remain private unless very specific exceptions apply. The court also said: The IRS failed to provide a legal justification for giving immigration agents access to confidential taxpayer records. The program created a chilling effect — meaning immigrants were avoiding filing taxes out of fear their information would be used for deportation. That chilling effect was already causing harm to both taxpayers and the government, because fewer people were filing returns. And because this harm was urgent and ongoing, the judge blocked the program immediately.” Section 3: What Does the Injunction Do? “The injunction means: The IRS cannot share taxpayer data with DHS for deportations or immigration enforcement. ICE cannot use previously shared IRS data to conduct removals — unless they can show a lawful basis. IRS data can still be used for legitimate criminal investigations — but not for mass immigration sweeps. This is not a final ruling; it is a preliminary injunction. But courts only issue injunctions when the plaintiffs are likely to win the case and there is risk of serious harm.” Section 4: Why Does This Matter for Immigrants? “This ruling is especially important for: • Asylum seekers • People using ITINs to pay taxes • Mixed-status families • Undocumented workers filing income taxes For years, the government encouraged undocumented immigrants to file taxes — often with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, or ITIN — without fear that their information would be used to deport them. This new data-sharing program threatened that trust. If immigrants fear that paying taxes exposes them to deportation, fewer people will file returns, and the entire tax system suffers. The judge recognized this and pointed to real evidence that immigrants were already avoiding filing taxes because of this program.” Section 5: What Does This Mean for the Future? “This case is part of a larger trend in 2025: increased attempts to use non-immigration agencies — like the IRS, Medicaid offices, and state databases — to support immigration enforcement. Even though the judge stopped this program, similar efforts may continue. So here’s what you should keep in mind: • Your tax information is still protected by law. • The IRS cannot legally hand over your personal data for deportation purposes.

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