00:00The USDA says it's fighting fraud, but the states say it might be violating the Constitution.
00:05Here's what's happening.
00:06The USDA is facing legal action after demanding personal data from millions of SNAP food assistance recipients.
00:1121 states have sued, claiming the agency overstepped by requesting five years' worth of names, addresses, and social security numbers.
00:19California's attorney general warned that the information could be used for immigration enforcement.
00:24And if the states refuse, the USDA threatened to cut off billions of SNAP funding.
00:28For everyday people relying on food assistance, the outcome of this lawsuit could reshape how much privacy they have to give up just to get help putting food on the table.
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