Justice Department Sues Minnesota over Refusal to Turn over SNAP Data

Justice Department sues Minnesota over refusal to turn over SNAP data

MINNEAPOLIS — The battle between Minnesota and the Trump administration over food assistance data has intensified after the Justice Department sued to compel the state to hand over its records, including beneficiary information.

DOJ sues Minnesota to force release of SNAP beneficiary data

A new lawsuit from the Justice Department is putting Minnesota at the center of a national fight over food assistance data and privacy.

US sues Minnesota for not providing SNAP data

USDA lawyers requested the judge order Minnesota to share its SNAP data within seven days.

DOJ Sues States Over Alleged Failure to Turn Over Food Stamp Data

The Trump administration has sued four states, accusing them of withholding crucial data on food stamp applicants. Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania refused to turn over information to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that would let federal officials identify fraud, Trump administration lawyers said in lawsuits filed on June 26 against the states. Officials are asking judges to enter injunctions that would force state auth…

DOJ Suing PA, Other States For Failing To Turn Over SNAP Data

The U.S. Justice Department is suing Pennsylvania and three other states, claiming state officials have refused to turn over information related to SNAP programs.  Federal prosecutors say data on benefits and eligibility requested by the USDA has not been provided by leaders in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Michigan and Minnesota.  The Trump Administration claims instances of fraud, abuse and waste within the system cost taxpayers nationwide over 10 b…