Media: https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTcyYTQ4YTRmNGhpa3IxZnVkb3gzNjdwd29xNWt5YnZzNHh1MTNmd29lNDh2MXh4MyZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/lmpod9brQnRYw5VrKC/giphy.gifTitle: The Trump Administration’s Unprecedented Push for State Data – A Cause for Concern?
The Trump administration has taken an unprecedented step in their quest to gather sensitive personal information about hundreds of millions of people living in the United States, extending their reach to databases run by states. This move raises legal questions and concerns over privacy rights as it could potentially be used to enhance federal government’s immigration enforcement efforts – a break from longstanding norms and practices.
The Department of Agriculture has requested that states turn over personal information such as names, Social Security numbers, addresses, and dates of birth for the tens of millions of people who applied for federal food aid under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the last five years. If they fail to comply, there is a risk of losing federal funds.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has also issued subpoenas to states and localities demanding records that include personal information on noncitizens, including sensitive details from applicants to California’s program providing monthly support for low-income elderly or disabled legal immigrants who do not qualify for Social Security payments.
This push by the Trump administration is a cause of concern as it marks a significant shift in how data held by states has been treated historically. It also raises questions about whether this move falls within the boundaries of law and privacy rights. The implications are far-reaching, potentially affecting millions of people who have entrusted their personal information to state governments.
As we navigate through these uncertain times, it is crucial that citizens remain vigilant and aware of how their data is being used by government agencies. This situation highlights the importance of understanding what kind of information has been shared with states and whether there are adequate safeguards in place to protect our privacy rights. It also serves as a reminder that we must hold those in power accountable for their actions, ensuring they act within the confines of the law while respecting individual’s right to privacy.
Source: [Original Article](https://www.npr.org/2025/06/24/nx-s1-5423604/trump-doge-data-states) #trump
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