New Jersey Says USDA Audit of SNAP Benefits Fraud “Illegal and Deeply Immoral” as Rampant Abuse Uncovered

Trenton, NJ – A legal fight over food assistance data is unfolding between New Jersey and the federal government, with more than 800,000 SNAP recipients at the center of the dispute. State officials are pushing to block a federal request for sensitive personal data, while U.S. Department of Agriculture leaders argue expanded access is needed to uncover fraud and misuse within the program.

The clash intensified after federal officials pointed to alleged abuse, including claims that thousands of SNAP recipients in a single state owned high-end vehicl...