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27 States Share SNAP Data Amid Privacy Concerns

10/17/2025

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At least 27 states shared SNAP data with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), including names, Social Security numbers (SSNs), and benefit amounts.
Republican-led states complied with the Trump administration's request, while many Democratic-led states resisted, citing legal violations.
A court ruling temporarily blocks the USDA from penalizing states that refuse data sharing.
Critics warn the data could be misused for surveillance and cause wrongful fraud claims against SNAP recipients.

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At least 27 states shared SNAP data with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), including names, Social Security numbers (SSNs), and benefit amounts.
Republican-led states complied with the Trump administration's request, while many Democratic-led states resisted, citing legal violations.
A court ruling temporarily blocks the USDA from penalizing states that refuse data sharing.
Critics warn the data could be misused for surveillance and cause wrongful fraud claims against SNAP recipients.