Democratic-Led States and Advocacy Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Immigration Data Sharing Policy

Several Democratic-led U.S. states and advocacy groups have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration to block a new policy. This policy allows federal immigration authorities to receive information about low-income families with children enrolled in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash-assistance program. Critics argue the administration is exploiting a program designed to help needy families to fuel mass surveillance efforts, potentially deterring eligible individuals from applying for benefits. The data-sharing policy is scheduled to take effect on August 11.