IRS Chief Resigns Following Data-Sharing Deal with ICE

Melanie Krause steps down after a memorandum enabling ICE to access taxpayer data for immigration enforcement sparks privacy and legal concerns.

The Trump administration finalized an agreement allowing ICE to access IRS taxpayer data to locate undocumented immigrants under deportation orders.
Acting IRS Commissioner Melanie Krause announced her resignation, citing her exclusion from the deal’s decision-making process and concerns over its implications.
Critics, including tax law experts, warn the agreement may violate federal privacy laws and erode trust in the confidentiality of taxpayer information.
Advocacy groups argue the data-sharing policy could discourage undocumented immigrants from filing taxes, potentially reducing federal revenue.
The agreement is part of a broader Trump administration effort to intensify immigration enforcement, raising significant ethical and legal questions.