States Sue Trump Administration Over SNAP Data Demand | JQJO

Twenty state attorneys general sued the Trump administration, challenging its demand for personal data from participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The states fear the data, including addresses and birthdates, will be used for mass deportations, despite the USDA claiming it's for fraud prevention. The lawsuit seeks to block the data transfer, arguing it violates privacy laws. The USDA has threatened to withhold SNAP funding if states don't comply. Immigration advocates express concern that this mirrors past instances where data ostensibly sought for fraud prevention was later used for deportation.