California has attempted to broaden food benefit access to certain immigrants without legal status, diverging from the Trump administration's restrictive policies. During Trump's presidency, proposals aimed at eliminating benefits for mixed-status families emerged. California took legal action against the Trump administration for collecting extensive data on individuals relying on government services, raising privacy concerns. Key states like California and New York pointed out their substantial tax contributions relative to services received from the federal government, highlighting a significant fiscal imbalance.
California has tried to expand food benefits to some immigrants without legal status, contrasting with the Trump administration's effort to crack down on immigrants living in the U.S.
During Trump's first term, he proposed eliminating benefits even for 'mixed-status' families, which includes individuals that lack legal status.
Nessel stated that California and New York contribute more in taxes to the federal government than they receive in federal services, emphasizing the inequity.
The Department of Agriculture seeks five years of data about recipients, which has raised concerns among attorneys general regarding privacy.
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