The Center for Taxpayer Rights, Main Street Alliance, the National Federation of Federal Employees, and Communication Workers of America have filed a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for sharing payment systems and personnel databases with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The plaintiffs represent taxpayers, small businesses, and government employees who entrust their personal financial information to the IRS in order to pay taxes, conduct business, and receive benefits. Upon its creation by President Trump in January 2025, DOGE has gained access to the payment systems of several government agencies, including the IRS, which contain the highly sensitive personal and financial information of American citizens. The plaintiffs in this case argue that DOGE's ability to view their private information violates the Privacy Act, the Internal Revenue Code, and the Administrative Procedure Act. The plaintiffs request that the court find the IRS's DOGE data sharing unlawful and prevent further information from being shared with DOGE.
