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A federal shutdown highlights SNAP, with 89.4% of recipients U.S.-born, despite misinformation about non-citizen usage.
A federal government shutdown has spotlighted the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), with about 42 million Americans relying on benefits monthly.
Non-citizens received roughly 1.76 million SNAP benefits in 2023, costing $5.7 billion, though most are lawfully present with temporary protection status.
Unauthorized immigrants are ineligible, but some non-citizens qualify through legal loopholes like parole.
Despite claims that non-citizens dominate SNAP usage, data shows U.S.-born citizens make up 89.4% of recipients.
Non-citizens use SNAP at lower rates than native-born Americans and consume less in benefits per person.
The debate over eligibility has intensified amid political disputes over funding and immigration policy.
Un cierre federal destaca SNAP, con el 89.4% de los receptores nacidos en los Estados Unidos, a pesar de la información errónea sobre el uso por parte de los no ciudadanos.