US states sue Trump administration over drastic cuts to food stamp program
(The Guardian United States)

13 states file lawsuit over new measure they say could disqualify nearly 700,000 from federal food assistanceA coalition of 13 states, New York City and Washington DC are suing the Trump administration over new restrictions for food stamp benefits for unemployed Americans - a measure they say could disqualify nearly 700,000 from federal food assistance.The new rule, introduced in December, would eliminate states´ discretion to waive work requirements in distressed economic areas, saving the federal government $5.5bn in spending over five years. Continue reading...