( September 19, 2025, 22:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US Department of Agriculture filed a reply in support of a motion to dismiss claims filed by SNAP beneficiaries, students, the Center for Protect Democracy, and other groups over its attempted collection of state Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits data. “Bold assertions alone that an agency acted 'reflexively' and without reason are insufficient at summary judgment to win the day. By contrast, in initiating the data gathering effort at issue in this matter, USDA actualized a Presidential directive by examining its own programs, identifying a problem with one such program, and determining a reasonable course of action to eliminate that problem,” it said.See attached file. ...
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