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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 3, 2026Miami-Dade

20 states and D.C. sue to block federal access to social service recipient data

More than 20 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit on Monday to prevent the Trump administration from accessing the personal information of millions of low-income families enrolled in social service benefit programs.

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Why It Matters

The lawsuit determines whether federal authorities can access the private records of millions of low-income residents who rely on state-administered social service programs.

Key Facts

  • More than 20 states and the District of Columbia are plaintiffs in the lawsuit.
  • The lawsuit was filed on Monday.
  • The legal action targets the Trump administration's access to personal data.
  • The data in question belongs to millions of recipients of social service benefits for low-income families.

Who's Mentioned

organizationAdministration for Children and Families“The federal agency that declined to comment on the lawsuit.”organizationTrump administration“The federal administration proposing the data-sharing rule.”otherTemporary Assistance for Needy Families“The public assistance program at the center of the data-sharing dispute.”locationDistrict of Columbia“A plaintiff in the lawsuit.”personLetitia James“New York Attorney General who issued a statement regarding the lawsuit.”