States Sue USDA Over SNAP Rule Changes

Attorneys general from multiple states and D.C. file lawsuit against USDAs new SNAP rules, arguing they unlawfully exclude legal immigrants from food assistance benefits. The USDAs guidance memo narrows SNAP eligibility, primarily reserving it for U.S. citizens, green-card holders, and certain other groups. The lawsuit claims the USDA overstepped its authority and insufficiently informed states about the changes, risking disruption to the SNAP program. The USDA defends the new rules, stating they restore long-standing statutory limits on eligibility and prevent undocumented immigrants from receiving benefits. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.