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A notable development involves legal challenges from nearly two dozen Democratic-led states, including Minnesota, contesting the Trump administration's efforts to tighten eligibility criteria for SNAP. The lawsuit claims that USDA guidance, issued after Congress passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill," wrongfully excludes lawful immigrants—such as refugees and asylum seekers—from benefits they are legally entitled to once they meet residency requirements.
The White House defends these actions, emphasizing that the goal is to eliminate waste and ensure benefits go to deserving Americans. However, opponents argue that these policies unfairly deny lawful immigrants access to essential support.