Legal Action
Paz v. Internal Revenue Service
Filed in: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
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.
Plaintiffs
- Holly Paz
Plaintiffs' Counsel
- Mark S. Zaid, Esq.
Defendants
- Internal Revenue Service
- U.S. Department of Treasury