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flag USDA demands states' food stamp recipient data, sparking privacy concerns and legal challenges.

flag The USDA is demanding states hand over personal data of millions of food stamp recipients by July 30, including names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, and benefit amounts. flag The agency claims the data is needed to ensure program integrity and prevent fraud, but critics argue the move violates federal privacy laws and could be used for mass surveillance and targeting individuals. flag A federal lawsuit has been filed to challenge the data request, and 13 Democratic senators have warned the USDA it risks violating federal law.

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