Trump Administration Expands Immigration Enforcement Using IRS Agents

IRS criminal investigators are being deputized to assist in immigration operations, while leaks within federal agencies spark investigations.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has directed the Treasury Department to deploy IRS criminal investigators to support immigration enforcement efforts.
IRS agents will investigate financial transactions tied to human trafficking and illegal employment, and may also assist in detaining and transporting individuals.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Border Czar Tom Homan have criticized alleged leaks from within federal agencies, including the FBI, that have compromised immigration raids.
The Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into these leaks, with potential consequences including job termination, loss of pensions, and prosecution for those involved.
The Trump administration has emphasized its goal of conducting the largest deportation program in U.S. history, with plans to formalize interagency collaborations under the Immigration and Nationality Act.