Acting Attorney General's May 19, 2026 order releasing claims in Trump v. IRS

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   On May 19, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order releasing government claims against the Trump v. IRS plaintiffs and related or affiliated people and entities. Paragraph C includes examinations and tax returns filed before the settlement's May 18 effective date. DOJ later stated that it interprets the release as retroactive and limited to the named parties.

   One-page May 19 order, paragraphs A–C and signature; paragraph C's effective-date and tax-return language

   Blanche signs broad release of tax claims against Trump and affiliates · Release issued; scope and constitutional validity challenged