Tong Joins Lawsuit To Block Administration’s Attempts To Get SNAP Recipients' Info

Tong Joins Lawsuit To Block Administration’s Attempts To Get SNAP Recipients' Info

According to the lawsuit, the demand from the USDA, which came in the form of a letter in May, threatened states with noncompliance procedures if they refused to comply. These procedures could include SNAP funding cuts.

A Statement on Federal Request for Client CalFresh Data – The Liberal OC

Orange County, Calif. (July 29, 2025) — The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) continues to monitor changes to how the federal government obtains our clients’ data. Per reports from CalMatters, NPR, KTLA and the LA Times, the state of California has sued to challenge the transfer of data of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. SNAP — known as CalFresh in California — helps low-income families put food on their …

California Leads Lawsuit against Trump Admin's SNAP Data Demand - Davis Vanguard

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 21 other attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the USDA for demanding states provide access to confidential information about SNAP recipients, which they argue violates federal privacy laws and the US Constitution.