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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 4, 2026Hillsborough

Over 20 states sue Trump administration to block access to social services recipient data

More than 20 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit on Monday to prevent the Trump administration from obtaining broad access to the personal information of millions of low-income benefits recipients. The legal action seeks to block a federal policy that would allow the government to collect and review sensitive data from state-run social service programs.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of this lawsuit will determine whether federal authorities can access the private records of millions of low-income individuals currently enrolled in state-administered social service programs.

Key Facts

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

Who's Mentioned

organizationAdministration for Children and Families“The federal agency proposing the data-sharing policy.”locationWashington, D.C.“Location where the lawsuit was filed.”personLetitia James“New York Attorney General who issued a statement regarding the lawsuit.”locationDistrict of Columbia“A plaintiff in the lawsuit.”organizationTrump administration“The target of the lawsuit regarding data-sharing policies.”