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Democratic states sue Trump over sharing welfare data with immigration authorities

Democratic-led states have sued the Trump administration to block a new policy. This policy allows federal immigration authorities access to sensitive data on low-income families. The lawsuit challenges the Administration for Children and Families' data-sharing authority. States argue this move violates existing data-sharing restrictions and federal law. The policy aims to verify citizenship or immigration status of program recipients.

3 Aug 2026 10:47 pm