In an unmistakable victory for common sense and the rule of law, a federal judge has handed President Trump’s administration a critical win, allowing the IRS to share information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This decision is a bold step forward in the Trump administration’s ongoing mission to secure America’s borders and safeguard our communities from the threat of criminal illegal aliens.
U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich’s ruling shot down left-wing immigrant activist groups’ attempts to block an essential information-sharing agreement between DHS and the IRS. These groups, including Centro de Trabajadores Unidos and Immigrant Solidarity DuPage, hoped to prevent federal agencies from cooperating to locate illegal immigrants who have broken our laws and ignored deportation orders. Thankfully, the judge recognized the absurdity of their claims and ruled decisively against them.
In her order, Judge Friedrich made it crystal clear that sharing taxpayer data between these agencies is not only legal but necessary. “At its core, this case presents a narrow legal issue: Does the Memorandum of Understanding between the IRS and DHS violate the Internal Revenue Code? It does not,” Judge Friedrich wrote in her ruling. This is a straightforward and logical decision—one that reinforces the Trump administration’s rightful commitment to protecting our nation from unlawful entry and residency.
The Trump administration’s officials have made it clear that this measure is not about targeting law-abiding taxpayers but about rooting out dangerous individuals who threaten the safety and security of American citizens. Tricia McLaughlin, DHS assistant secretary of public affairs, explained to Fox News Digital, “Information sharing across all federal agencies is essential to identify illegal immigrants, determine what public safety and terror threats may exist so we can neutralize them, scrub these individuals from voter rolls, as well as identify what public benefits these aliens are using at taxpayer expense.”
This ruling is a breath of fresh air after the chaos left in the wake of Biden’s open-border nightmare. Under Biden’s failed policies, millions of illegal aliens—including dangerous gang members, violent criminals, and suspected terrorists—flooded into our country, exploiting our resources and endangering our communities. Biden’s administration not only allowed this invasion but enabled it through incompetence, reckless policies, and negligence. Thankfully, President Trump remains laser-focused on restoring control and lawfulness at our borders.
The agreement between DHS and the IRS specifically allows ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to request address confirmations from the IRS for illegal aliens who are subject to criminal investigations. Contrary to the fearmongering from the left-wing activists, the IRS is prohibited from sharing taxpayer data for civil matters. The memorandum explicitly limits data sharing to criminal investigations—a detail conveniently ignored by opponents who prefer to peddle misinformation and stoke unfounded fears.
As a senior Treasury official pointed out earlier this year, the IRS has an obligation to assist law enforcement in criminal matters, and this agreement ensures sensitive taxpayer information remains protected while enabling ICE to fulfill its duty to the American people. The Trump administration understands the importance of safeguarding taxpayer privacy while simultaneously giving our law enforcement agencies the tools they need to uphold our immigration laws and protect our citizens.
This court victory signifies that the Trump administration is making significant strides in pushing back against the dysfunction and lawlessness of the Biden era. American families deserve security, safety, and respect for their hard-earned tax dollars. No longer will our country tolerate policies that prioritize illegal aliens over American citizens.
In essence, Judge Friedrich’s ruling reaffirms the legality, logic, and moral imperative behind President Trump’s America First immigration policies. It sends a loud and clear message to left-wing activists and open-border advocates: America will not surrender to your reckless agenda. The Trump administration will continue to fight tirelessly for border security, rule of law, and the safety of every American citizen.
