USDA, DOGE demand states hand over personal data about food stamp recipients

The Department of Agriculture is demanding sensitive data from states about more than 40 million food stamp recipients, as DOGE is amassing data for immigration enforcement.

May 9, 2025 - 21:55
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USDA, DOGE demand states hand over personal data about food stamp recipients
People shop in a supermarket in New York City on Feb. 20, 2025.

The Department of Agriculture is demanding sensitive data from states about more than 40 million food stamp recipients, as DOGE is amassing data for immigration enforcement.

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