Judicial Watch has taken legal aim at the Internal Revenue Service, filing a lawsuit that accuses the agency of stonewalling a lawful request for documents tied to the alleged targeting of January 6 protesters and their supporters. The watchdog group is now forcing the issue in federal court, exposing what they call a troubling pattern of government secrecy and possible political retaliation. Lawsuit Seeks Answers the IRS Refused to Give Judicial Watch’s lawsuit stems from a Freedom of Information Act request submitted in January, which the IRS has refused to answer. The request focused on internal communications involving top officials like former Commissioner Daniel Werfel and others, specifically about President Trump’s pardons, audits of January 6 protesters, and whether nonprofits or individuals linked to the protests were being targeted. After receiving no response, Judicial Watch filed its suit on April 25, accusing the IRS of violating federal transparency laws. President Tom Fitton stated bluntly, “Americans deserve to know whether the IRS is once again being weaponized for political purposes.” BREAKING: @JudicialWatch Sues IRS to Uncover Potential Targeting of January 6 Protesters and Supporters – https://t.co/zuwzCljBMw — Tom Fitton (@TomFitton) May 6, 2025 IRS Silence Raises Alarms Amid History of Targeting The IRS has not issued a public response to the lawsuit, raising even more concerns about accountability. The agency’s silence, paired with its historical pattern of political bias—most notably, the Obama-era scandal involving Tea Party groups—has added fuel to speculation that conservatives may once again be under unjust scrutiny. READ: https://t.co/zRLUNLnWIw "Suspicions raised that IRS is targeting Jan. 6 protesters" pic.twitter.com/JclcGoBYJy — Judicial Watch (@JudicialWatch) May 6, 2025 Judicial Watch’s FOIA request directly questioned whether tax enforcement was being used as a political weapon. With the IRS now dodging those questions, critics argue that transparency is being replaced with silence and stonewalling. Broader Battle Against Government Overreach This legal showdown underscores a growing movement to confront government overreach in the wake of the January 6 protests. Judicial Watch, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has emphasized that if political audits were weaponized against citizens based on ideology, constitutional protections are at risk. The lawsuit could set a major precedent. If the courts force the IRS to comply, the public may finally learn whether patriots were targeted simply for supporting President Trump or participating in constitutionally protected protest. As this case moves forward, one thing is clear: the fight for truth and government accountability isn’t going away—especially when federal agencies try to keep Americans in the dark. Sources: Judicial Watch sues IRS for records on possible targeting of J6 protesters Suspicions raised that IRS is targeting Jan. 6 protesters