Centro de Trabajadores Unidos v. Bessent
Case Overview
2 non-profit organizations which assist immigrants sued the Trump administration over plans for DHS and ICE to use information filed with the IRS to identify undocumented immigrants and aid in immigration enforcement.
The Application
Plaintiffs argue that using confidential IRS data for immigration enforcement violates § 6103's disclosure restrictions, constitutional privacy rights, and APA notice-and-comment procedures.
The Conclusion
Active litigation in D.C. District Court as parties litigate the lawfulness of the proposed use of IRS data for immigration enforcement purposes.
Case Analysis
Overview
2 non-profit organizations which assist immigrants sued the Trump administration over plans for DHS and ICE to use information filed with the IRS to identify undocumented immigrants and aid in immigration enforcement.
Issue
Whether the administration's plan to use IRS tax information to identify undocumented immigrants and aid immigration enforcement violates privacy protections and statutory restrictions on tax disclosure.
Rule
IRC § 6103 restricts disclosure of tax information to specified purposes; the Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches; and agency action must comply with Administrative Procedure Act requirements.
Analysis
Plaintiffs argue that using confidential IRS data for immigration enforcement violates § 6103's disclosure restrictions, constitutional privacy rights, and APA notice-and-comment procedures.
Conclusion
Active litigation in D.C. District Court as parties litigate the lawfulness of the proposed use of IRS data for immigration enforcement purposes.
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