Legal Action

Paz v. Internal Revenue Service

Filed in: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

  • Case Number

    1:25-CV-03256

  • Date Filed

    09/18/2025

  • Issue Areas

    Agency Leadership/Political Appointees, Weaponization of Government

Summary

Holly Paz, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner of Large Business and International Division brings this action alleging that agency officials unlawfully disclosed her private information to third parties, including the media. She claims these disclosures were intentional, retaliatory, and in violation of the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552a. Paz further seeks relief under the Federal Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201, and the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651. She requests declaratory relief and damages for the alleged illegal leaks and retaliatory conduct.

On February 15, 2026, the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the case with prejudice.

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Plaintiffs

  • Holly Paz

Plaintiffs' Counsel

  • Mark S. Zaid, Esq.

Defendants

  • Internal Revenue Service
  • U.S. Department of Treasury