United States: Courts Block Massive Sharing of Tax Data with Immigration Authorities

A U.S. court ruling prohibits the massive sharing of sensitive data collected by the American tax authority (IRS) with immigration services, according to reporting by Le Monde.

According to the source, the American tax authority has long allowed millions of undocumented immigrants to file and pay taxes. This practice is viewed by those involved as a way to support potential legalization applications, while also contributing to federal budget revenues.

The court determined that the bulk transmission of this tax information, considered sensitive, to immigration authorities was not in compliance with existing law, according to details reported by Le Monde.

This decision comes at a time when the American administration is seeking to strengthen its means of monitoring and identifying undocumented persons in the country, particularly by relying on administrative databases.

Le Monde notes that this case raises questions about the confidentiality of tax data and the balance between administrative cooperation and the protection of taxpayers' rights, including those in undocumented status.