Daily News Article - April 9, 2025
1. Under what two circumstances will the IRS share taxpayer details with DHS/ICE?
2. a) Define redacted.
b) A memorandum of understanding (MOU) is a formal agreement that outlines plans for a common line of action between two or more parties. What is redacted from the MOU between the IRS and DHS?
3. a) What information must ICE / law enforcement give the IRS when requesting details on a person?
b) How must each request to the IRS be handled?
c) What will the IRS then do with ICE's request on a person?
4. For what reasons have immigrant rights and other groups sued to prevent the IRS from turning over taxpayer data to ICE?
5. How many requests have been made to the IRS since President Trump was inaugurated?
6. List 4 reasons DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said the information sharing between the IRS and DHS is essential.
7. Do you support the idea of government agencies sharing this information? Explain your answer.