A federal judge in Miami has reopened President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), according to court documents filed on May 29, 2026. The judge stated she wanted to investigate 'grievous allegations' that a previous settlement was 'premised on deception.'
The lawsuit, originally filed in 2023, alleges that the IRS improperly disclosed Trump's tax returns to the public and mishandled audits. The case had been dismissed in early 2026 after a settlement was reached, but the judge's new order vacates that dismissal.
Legal experts say the ruling is unusual because settlements are typically final. The judge's decision suggests she believes there is evidence that the IRS or other parties may have acted in bad faith during the settlement process.
Neither Trump's legal team nor the IRS has commented on the ruling. The case is expected to proceed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
