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California Court Blocks Trump Admin’s Access to SNAP Recipients’ Data

A San Francisco judge blocked the USDA from cutting off funding for states that don’t provide the agency with data about people getting food stamps.
California Court Blocks Trump Admin’s Access to SNAP Recipients’ Data
California Attorney General Rob Bonta speaks at a news conference at the San Francisco Public Library's Bernal Heights branch in San Francisco on Dec. 4, 2024. Jeff Chiu/AP Photo
Jill McLaughlin
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A San Francisco district court temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Oct. 15 from accessing information about food stamp recipients in several states.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit jointly with 20 other states against the USDA in July, alleging the agency violated several federal laws and the U.S. Constitution by asking for detailed information about Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients.
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.