Targeting U.S.

ACLJ Header

In early 2010, under the Obama Administration, the Internal Revenue Service – one of the most powerful agencies in our government – began targeting conservative groups who were seeking tax-exempt status simply because of their names, viewpoints, and values. Non-profit organizations with โ€œTea Party,โ€ โ€œPatriots,โ€ or โ€œ9/12โ€ in their name were singled out by the IRS for special scrutiny resulting in unsubstantiated delay in the processing of their applications for tax-exemption and unnecessary and intrusive requests for information. This unconstitutional harassment became one of the largest political scandals of our time.

These groupsโ€™ constitutional rights were violated and they felt powerless to defend themselves from this bureaucratic intimidation and discrimination – until they reached out to the ACLJ.

By early 2012, dozens of Tea Party and conservative groups targeted and harassed by the Obama IRS began contacting the ACLJ. As the ACLJ began working the cases and pushing back, the corruption was revealed and the IRS quickly found itself in the middle of one of the worst political targeting scandals of the century.

This film, Targeting U.S., shares the personal stories of those conservative groups that were singled out by the IRS and the ACLJโ€™s unprecedented successful legal fight to protect their clientsโ€™ constitutional rights.

Exclusive Premiere of โ€˜Targeting U.S.โ€™ – Sekulow Ep. 543 pt. 1

In this special, we debut our new documentary, โ€œTargeting U.S.โ€ which explores the IRS targeting scandal and the ACLJโ€™s subsequent court victory for conservatives over the agency.

Exclusive Premiere of โ€˜Targeting U.S.โ€™ – Sekulow Ep. 544 pt. 2

In this special, we debut part 2 of our new documentary, โ€œTargeting U.S.โ€ which explores the IRS targeting scandal and the ACLJโ€™s subsequent court victory for conservatives over the agency.

ACLJ
ACLJhttps://aclj.org
American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) engages legal, legislative, and cultural issues by implementing an effective strategy of advocacy, education, and litigation that includes representing clients before SCOTUS.

Columns

Viewers like you

There is no constitutional authority for any spending on public broadcasting โ€“ period. Any questions: See Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution.

Trans-wormal

No worm ever said "I am anthropomorphizing, I am a butterfly" to a toad or flock of geese and expected acknowledgement and support.

In Greenlandโ€™s Icy Capital, Past Troubles Haunt Hopes for the Future

As geopolitical realities and ongoing economic growth raise the stakes, U.S. interest in Greenland and the dream of independence may change things in a big way.

How a Chinese Government Statistician Was Forced to Report Fake Data

Chinese local govt employee produced a non-authorized report on bees and was visited by police and threatened with being sent to a mental hospital.

โ€˜This One Time, at Groomer Campโ€™

All Camp Brave Trails programs focus on helping LGBTQ+ youth find what they need most to thrive: their people, their place, and their passion.

News

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Returns to US to Face Criminal Charges

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a citizen of El Salvador, is on his way back to the US, where he will face criminal charges for allegedly smuggling illegal immigrants.

White House Adviser Gives Update on DOGEโ€™s Future Amid Muskโ€“Trump Spat

A top White House adviser said DOGEโ€™s work will likely continue amid a spat between its former chief, Elon Musk, and President Donald Trump.

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Dismantling of Education Department

Trump admin asked Supreme Court to allow it to resume dismantling U.S. Dept of Education, following a lower courtโ€™s previous order halting process.

FTC Warns of Rising Student Loan Scams, Says Fraudsters Took Millions From Borrowers

FTC is warning borrowers to steer clear of student loan debt-relief scams, after shutting down group of companies that allegedly charged millions in illegal fees and left customers worse off.

Walmartโ€™s Drone Delivery Coming to 5 More US Cities

Walmart is set to launch its drone delivery service in five more U.S. cities: Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa, the company.

Court Orders Trump Administration to Restore AmeriCorps Funding to States

Federal court ordered Trump admin to restore AmeriCorps funding to states. The ruling comes as part of a lawsuit filed by 24 states and DC.

Tax Deductions You Can Take Without Itemizing

Itโ€™s not always beneficial to itemize. With IRSโ€™s current standard deduction for 2025 most Americans who canโ€™t itemize go with standard deduction.

US Economy Adds 139,000 New Jobs in May, Topping Market Forecasts

U.S. economy added 139,000 new jobs last month, surpassing economistsโ€™ expectations and indicating U.S. labor market remains in a robust position.
spot_img

Related Articles