New York, New Jersey Sue Trump Treasury, IRS for Failing to Respond to Information Request

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In the lawsuit, the states argued that the Treasury Department and the IRS violated the FOIA for failing to produce the requested information within the statutory prescribed time limit.

In a statement, Attorney General James said, “My office depends on these critical donor disclosure forms to be able to adequately oversee non-profit organizations in New York.”

Additionally, the New York Attorney General pointed out the Treasury Department and the IRS implemented the policy change without notice. Both federal government agencies are “now refusing to comply with the law to release information about the rationale for the changes.”

 “No one is above the law – not even the federal government – and we will use every tool to ensure they comply with these regulations to provide transparency and accountability,” said Attorney General James.

Attorney Generals James and Grewal are requesting the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York to order the Treasury Department and the IRS to comply with their FOIA request.