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Federal Judge Puts Temporary Hold on Data Sharing Between IRS, Social Security Administration and ICE

HeadlineFeb 09, 2026

In Massachusetts, a federal judge has put a temporary hold on data sharing between the IRS, Social Security Administration and ICE. In a statement, the New York Immigration Coalition applauded the order, writing, “With tax season here, this ruling ensures that immigrant families can meet their civic obligations without fear of retaliation or surveillance.”

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