Score one for common sense: A federal judge just greenlit the IRS sharing taxpayer data with DHS to track down illegal immigrants. On April 14, 2025, U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich swatted away a desperate bid by immigrant rights groups to block this no-brainer partnership. Turns out, actions have consequences.
According to Fox News, Judge Friedrich’s ruling allows ICE to tap IRS records to locate illegal immigrants dodging deportation orders. The decision stems from a lawsuit filed by a quartet of nonprofit groups bent on shielding lawbreakers from accountability.
The court’s order ensures DHS and IRS can keep their April 2025 memorandum of understanding (MOU) intact, prioritizing criminal investigations over woke posturing. This deal lets ICE cross-check addresses with tax records, making it harder for fugitives to vanish into the shadows.
“Does the Memorandum of Understanding between the IRS and DHS violate the Internal Revenue Code? It does not,” Friedrich declared. Sorry, plaintiffs—your feelings don’t trump the law.
The plaintiffs—Centro de Trabajadores Unidos, Immigrant Solidarity DuPage, Somos Un Pueblo Unido, and Inclusive Action for the City—demanded that the IRS stop sharing data with DHS. Their plea for a preliminary injunction flopped because they couldn’t prove any “imminent injury.” Cry harder.
The MOU, crafted with precision, restricts data sharing to criminal investigations, not civil deportation cases. This isn’t about rounding up innocent taxpayers; it’s about catching those who’ve already thumbed their noses at the law.
President Trump’s campaign promised a deportation crackdown, and this ruling delivers. “Information sharing across all federal agencies to identify illegal immigrants is essential,” said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. She’s right—why should lawbreakers get a free pass?
McLaughlin didn’t mince words: “Biden… allowed millions of illegal aliens—including gang members, suspected terrorists, and violent criminals—to flood into our country.” Her point stings because it’s true—past incompetence fueled this mess. Now, Trump’s team is cleaning it up.
The Treasury Department, while guarding taxpayer privacy, must assist law enforcement. The MOU ensures sensitive data stays protected while letting ICE verify addresses of those flouting deportation orders. It’s a balanced approach that the left can’t stand.
“The Memorandum only allows sharing information for criminal investigations,” Friedrich emphasized. The judge saw through the plaintiffs’ fearmongering, noting their lack of evidence for any real harm. Nice try, but facts don’t care about your narrative. The Justice Department even hinted at invoking the State Secrets Act, signaling the high stakes of this case. This isn’t just about addresses—it’s about national security and public safety. The woke crowd might clutch their pearls, but most Americans get it.
ICE can now submit names and addresses to the IRS, which cross-references tax records to confirm current locations. This streamlined process cuts through the chaos left by years of lax enforcement. Government efficiency? Pinch me.
“Today’s ruling is a victory for the American people and for commonsense,” McLaughlin crowed. She’s not wrong—when did protecting borders become controversial? The left’s outrage only underscores their disconnect from reality. The court’s decision aligns with the Treasury’s commitment to privacy while honoring its obligation to aid criminal probes. The MOU doesn’t violate the Internal Revenue Code, no matter how loudly the plaintiffs scream. Facts over feelings, every time.
Plaintiffs claimed the data sharing would spark widespread harm, but Friedrich wasn’t buying it. “None of the organizations have established that such an injury is imminent,” she ruled. In other words, take your baseless panic elsewhere.
