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States Sue to Block TANF Data Sharing | Seattle News
Twenty-four states and D.C. are suing the federal government to block a new policy that would let agencies like Homeland Security access sensitive personal data—Social Security numbers, addresses, immigration status—of TANF recipients. The policy, set to roll out August 11th, was announced by HHS in June to verify immigration status but is being challenged as a privacy violation. States argue it undermines existing laws, threatens vulnerable families’ trust in aid programs, and could deter people from seeking help. The coalition is seeking an immediate court injunction to halt implementation…
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