US states win temporary block of SNAP data collection
( September 19, 2025, 22:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a US court ordered a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump administration from demanding states turn over personal information of all residents who receive assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. “No one should have to fear that the assistance they rely on to put food on the table will be used against them by this administration,” James said. “Today’s decision is a critical victory in our efforts to protect the privacy of millions of vulnerable people.”Statement follows in full. Also see attached file. ...
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