SNAP Data Demand (California v. U.S. Dept of Agriculture, N.D. Cal., 1:25-cv-00345)

Lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture, challenging the agency’s unlawful demand that states share sensitive SNAP user data with the federal government.

Litigation Details

Case filed on: July 28, 2025

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Updates

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07/28/2025

On 7/28/25, the plaintiff states filed their complaint » and preliminary injunction motion.

08/18/2025

On 8/18/25, plaintiffs filed a motion to stay or for preliminary injunction.

09/19/2025

On 9/19/25, the district court issued a temporary restraining order blocking the federal government’s data demands.