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flag The Trump administration demands immigrant data from Democratic states to block SNAP funding, sparking legal challenges.

flag The Trump administration plans to withhold federal SNAP administrative funding from most Democratic-led states unless they provide detailed recipient data, including names and immigration status, citing fraud concerns. flag Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the information is needed to ensure program integrity, though no specific evidence of widespread fraud has been released. flag Twenty-two states and Washington, D.C., have sued to block the data request, with a federal judge issuing a temporary restraining order. flag States argue the demand violates privacy laws and state sovereignty, while the administration insists compliance is required to protect taxpayer dollars. flag The deadline for compliance is December 8. flag SNAP serves about 42 million Americans, with an average monthly benefit of $190.

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