Twenty-one Democratic state attorneys general are urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to include noncitizens, including those residing in the country illegally. This push comes as part of ongoing discussions about food assistance eligibility and access.
The attorneys general are advocating for changes that would allow noncitizens to receive SNAP benefits, which are currently limited to U.S. citizens and certain eligible noncitizens. The request reflects a growing movement among some state officials to address food insecurity among immigrant populations.
This initiative aligns with broader immigration discussions and policies being debated at various levels of government. As previously reported, similar situations have arisen in other contexts, highlighting the complexities surrounding immigration and social welfare programs.
The USDA has not yet responded to the request from the attorneys general. Further developments are anticipated as the conversation around SNAP benefits continues.
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