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States Sue Over TANF Data Access | Buffalo News
Twenty states and D.C. are suing the Trump administration over a new rule that would let federal agencies access sensitive personal data—like immigration status and Social Security numbers—from recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. States argue the policy oversteps, risking privacy and potentially exposing vulnerable families to misuse. New York’s AG Letitia James calls it weaponizing aid programs, while the $16 billion annual TANF initiative remains central to helping low-income households. The lawsuit, backed by a coalition including California and Illinois, highlights a…
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