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States Sue Over TANF Data Rule | Durham News
Over 20 states and D.C. are suing the Trump administration over a new rule that would let federal agencies access sensitive personal data—like Social Security numbers and immigration status—of TANF recipients. Worth $16 billion annually, TANF funds critical aid like cash assistance and job training for struggling families. The states argue this policy weaponizes poverty programs, undermining their core mission by exposing vulnerable people to unnecessary scrutiny and potential misuse of data. Filed in federal court, the lawsuit seeks to block the rule before it takes effect, amid growing…
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