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States take legal action against Trump administration for cutting SNAP benefits for migrants

States take legal action against Trump administration for cutting SNAP benefits for migrants

Democratic Attorneys General Challenge USDA’s New SNAP Guidance A group of 21 Democratic attorneys general has initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This action aims to block new provisions that allegedly classify thousands of immigrants—including refugees and asylum seekers—as “permanently” ineligible for hunger relief benefits. Filed by the attorney general in […]

Swalwell takes legal action against Trump administration for supposed privacy breaches

Swalwell takes legal action against Trump administration for supposed privacy breaches

Swalwell Sues Trump Administration for Privacy Violations California Congressman Eric Swalwell has taken legal action against officials from the Trump administration, claiming they breached his privacy rights to facilitate the prosecution of political adversaries. The 19-page lawsuit, filed in federal court, targets Bill Pelt, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Swalwell is currently […]

Appointee makes first contribution to legal fund of troubled chief of staff

Appointee makes first contribution to legal fund of troubled chief of staff

Charges Dropped Against Newsom’s Ex-Chief of Staff Federal prosecutors have decided to drop 23 charges against Dana Williamson, who used to be Gavin Newsom’s chief of staff. Rather than affecting the political scene in Sacramento, the reaction seems to have caused a bit of a decline. Williamson’s legal defense kicked off with a surprising appearance […]

California AG Attempts to Downplay Using Campaign Funds for Legal Expenses

California AG Attempts to Downplay Using Campaign Funds for Legal Expenses

California Attorney General Defends Legal Expenses Amid Bribery Investigation California Attorney General Rob Bonta addressed the use of nearly $500,000 from his campaign funds on legal services, humorously noting he “heard a gasp” when he saw the final tallies. In light of a federal bribery investigation, Bonta allocated $468,000 from his 2026 re-election campaign towards […]