The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) improperly shared confidential taxpayer information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to a recent court filing. The disclosure, part of an agreement between the agencies to share immigrant data, has raised concerns about the privacy of thousands of individuals.
The agreement, finalized last spring, allowed taxpayer data to be shared with immigration authorities, according to the filing. This revelation comes amid other developments, including the release of four illegal immigrants with serious criminal records from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody by a federal judge in Louisiana. Judge John deGravelles, an Obama appointee, granted the release of the defendants, who had convictions for murder and child sex crimes, on February 6.
In other news, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent a letter to Apple regarding allegations of political bias in its news app. FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson warned Apple CEO Tim Cook that Apple News could be in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices.
Meanwhile, in New York City, residents of the affluent Upper East Side protested a planned homeless shelter, expressing outrage at a public meeting. The shelter, slated to open around April, will accommodate up to 250 women and has sparked concerns about its proximity to schools and daycare centers. Residents accused city officials of rushing the process to limit community input.
In a separate development, podcaster Joe Rogan defended Senator John Fetterman, who faced backlash from his own party for supporting voter ID. Rogan stated that Fetterman is a prime example of a politician facing criticism for going against the grain. "They hate that guy now. They're mad at him because he says, I think you should probably have ID to vote," Rogan said.
ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons announced that body camera footage from ICE operations in Minnesota would be released to the public, emphasizing his commitment to transparency. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has also stated that body cameras "can be very helpful in making sure that people know the truth."
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