New York AG James Leads 20-State Lawsuit to Block USDA SNAP Data Demand
New York AG James Leads 20-State Lawsuit to Block USDA SNAP Data Demand

New York AG James Leads 20-State Lawsuit to Block USDA SNAP Data Demand

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President Donald Trump's administration has initiated a data-collection effort requiring states to share extensive personal information of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applicants and recipients, aiming to identify and prevent fraud, particularly by undocumented immigrants. This move, part of a broader executive order to combat waste and abuse in federal programs, has prompted a coalition of Democratic attorneys general led by New York Attorney General Letitia James to file lawsuits against the administration, arguing that the data demands violate privacy laws and are intended to target immigrant communities. The coalition, representing 22 states and Washington, D.C., contends that the policy unlawfully weaponizes SNAP to intimidate and harm vulnerable populations, including legal immigrants and U.S. citizen children of undocumented parents. The Trump administration defends the initiative as necessary for program integrity and to stop ineligible individuals from receiving benefits. The legal challenges highlight the tension between efforts to enforce immigration laws and protect immigrant rights, with critics warning of expanded government surveillance and misuse of sensitive data. SNAP, serving over 40 million people nationwide, is also facing significant federal funding cuts, adding to the program's challenges amid these disputes.

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