WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) — The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it may begin withholding federal SNAP food assistance from most Democratic-led states next week unless those states provide detailed information on program recipients, including names and immigration status.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told Cabinet officials that several states have refused to turn over the data sought by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which she said is necessary to investigate and prevent fraud within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Democratic officials argue the request is unprecedented, violates privacy protections, and exceeds federal authority.

Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia have already sued to block the requirement. A federal judge in San Fra

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