"These cuts are being strongly felt among our community before they even hit them,"
"The federal government's shameful quest to take food away from children and families continues,"
The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a late-October memo declaring refugees, people granted asylum, and parolees ineligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. The One Big Beautiful Bill passed this summer altered SNAP eligibility and added expanded work requirements while excluding victims of trafficking and several legally present immigrant groups. New York Attorney General Letitia James and attorneys general from 21 other states filed suit challenging the USDA rule, asserting it would permanently bar refugees and asylees from SNAP and may exceed what Congress enacted. The lawsuit contends the memo could prevent these groups from qualifying even if they later become lawful permanent residents. Some expanded work requirements remain on hold locally until next year, and community groups report cuts are already being felt.
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