Federal Judge Denies Injunction in DHS, IRS Partnership Over Immigration Enforcement
A federal judge denied an injunction request to prevent the Department of Homeland Security and Internal Revenue Service from partnering on a case that permits U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement access to IRS tax records.
A federal judge has ruled in favor of the Trump administration, denying an injunction request that sought to prevent the Department of Homeland Security and Internal Revenue Service from partnering to permit U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement access to IRS tax information. The partnership aimed to enhance cooperation between the agencies to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The ruling effectively approves the agreement between DHS and the IRS. The decision comes amid increased scrutiny of government partnerships with private entities.
