US Edition21 Democratic-led states sue USDA over SNAP cuts
The coalition argues USDA guidance unlawfully excludes lawful immigrants from SNAP benefits, risking program destabilization and financial strain on states, affecting tens of thousands.
- On Wednesday, a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the District of Columbia sued to block USDA guidance narrowing SNAP eligibility, asking a federal court in Oregon to vacate and halt the memo.
- Amid rollbacks enacted earlier this year, USDA told state SNAP agencies on November 1 about eligibility changes under HR-1 — the One Big Beautiful Bill, which the attorneys general say go beyond legal limits.
- The attorneys general say the guidance could lead to some lawful permanent residents being denied assistance from SNAP and force overnight system overhauls, risking major penalties for state eligibility systems.
- Immediate consequences include confusion and higher wrongful-termination risk for SNAP recipients, while state officials warn penalties could force SNAP programs to shut down or cause financial liability.
- Led by New York and Oregon attorneys general, the filing was in Oregon, a district with many Democratic-appointed judges, and could influence potential appeals.
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New York, other states won't be penalized over following changes in SNAP benefit policy during legal battle, federal court rules
The ruling stems from a suit filed by James and attorneys general from 20 other states to stop the Trump administration from denying certain legal immigrants SNAP benefits.
What to know about the 36K in CT at risk of losing SNAP benefits
About 36,000 Connecticut residents are at risk of losing access to food stamp benefits due to new eligibility requirements outlined in a recent federal bill. The cuts to food assistance in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, will directly affect thousands of immigrants, young adults, veterans and people experiencing homelessness because of new, stricter work requirements and other changes. They are expected to lose coverage between Dec. 1 an…
Vermont attorney general joins lawsuit against Trump administration over food assistance eligibility for noncitizens
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Letitia James leads suit against Trump admin. over blocking SNAP benefits to some legal immigrants
At the end of October, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued new guidance stating that some legal immigrants aren't eligible for SNAP benefits, including those granted asylum or admitted as refugees.
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