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Judge Orders Trump, DOJ to Justify $10B IRS Lawsuit

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A federal judge has ordered President Trump and the Department of Justice to justify why a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS should proceed. The lawsuit, which was filed by Trump, alleges that the IRS has engaged in misconduct and is seeking damages. The judge's order suggests that the court is skeptical of the lawsuit's merits and is requiring the parties to provide more information before proceeding.

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Judge orders Trump , DOJ to justify why president $10B IRS lawsuit should proceed

Media Coverage · April 25, 2026

A federal judge has ordered President Trump and the Department of Justice to explain why a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS should proceed. The lawsuit, which Trump filed in 2022, alleges that the IRS improperly targeted him and his businesses. The judge's order is a significant development in the case, which has been ongoing for over a year.

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  • Trump lawsuit
  • IRS misconduct
  • judge's order
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Media Coverage April 25, 2026

Judge orders Trump , DOJ to justify why president $10B IRS lawsuit should proceed

A federal judge has ordered President Trump and the Department of Justice to explain why a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS should proceed. The lawsuit, which Trump filed in 2022, alleges that the IRS improperly targeted him and his businesses. The judge's order is a significant development in the case, which has been ongoing for over a year.

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