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IRS to share personal data with immigration agents to aid deportation efforts

IRS to share personal data with immigration agents to aid deportation efforts

Summary

The Trump administration is sharing personal data with immigration authorities as part of its enforcement efforts. This includes Medicaid data and potentially sensitive taxpayer information from the IRS.

Key Facts

  • The Trump administration is providing personal data to immigration authorities.
  • Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is receiving Medicaid data.
  • ProPublica discovered that the IRS is creating a program to share sensitive taxpayer information with immigration agents.
  • This information could include details like home addresses.
  • William Brangham discussed the issue with Christopher Bing from ProPublica.

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