IRS-ICE Deal Sparks Outcry Over Immigrant Data Sharing

The IRS has reached an agreement to share tax data of undocumented immigrants with ICE, allowing the agency to target individuals for deportation based on their tax records. This change has caused significant anxiety among the immigrant community, as many fear that filing taxes could put them at risk of deportation. Critics argue that this violates longstanding privacy protections and undermines trust in the IRS, which historically assured undocumented individuals that their information would remain confidential. Advocates, including U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar and organizations like Inclusive Action, are voicing concerns about the potential economic impact and the chilling effect on tax compliance among undocumented immigrants. The deal has prompted legal challenges aimed at blocking the implementation of this agreement. As the situation develops, many undocumented individuals are left grappling with the risks of filing taxes under the new policy.