Former IRS officials ask a federal judge to scrutinize a controversial agreement that shields President Donald Trump from parts of past IRS tax audits, according to ABC News US. The officials argue that the deal granting broad immunity should be reviewed in court, implying that it may limit the ability of the IRS to examine prior tax matters. Their request focuses on whether the immunity is appropriately applied and whether it should be subject to judicial oversight. The filing seeks examination of the immunity arrangement rather than directly addressing the underlying tax issues, and it places the question before the judge as a threshold matter. The group’s position reflects concerns about accountability and the reach of the IRS in conducting audits involving the president, particularly where prior tax activity is involved. The request is reported as part of ongoing legal and administrative disputes surrounding how immunity affects tax enforcement and audit processes. The outlets do not describe the full procedural posture or specific legal arguments beyond the call for judicial scrutiny.