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flag A federal shutdown highlights SNAP, with 89.4% of recipients U.S.-born, despite misinformation about non-citizen usage.

flag A federal government shutdown has spotlighted the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), with about 42 million Americans relying on benefits monthly. flag Non-citizens received roughly 1.76 million SNAP benefits in 2023, costing $5.7 billion, though most are lawfully present with temporary protection status. flag Unauthorized immigrants are ineligible, but some non-citizens qualify through legal loopholes like parole. flag Despite claims that non-citizens dominate SNAP usage, data shows U.S.-born citizens make up 89.4% of recipients. flag Non-citizens use SNAP at lower rates than native-born Americans and consume less in benefits per person. flag The debate over eligibility has intensified amid political disputes over funding and immigration policy.

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