AG Ellison joins SNAP eligibility lawsuit
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a multistate lawsuit challenging federal rules on SNAP eligibility, arguing the policy unlawfully restricts access to food assistance and harms Minnesota families. Filed against the USDA, the case seeks to block the changes while litigation proceeds and protect continued benefits for eligible residents in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro and statewide.
📌 Key Facts
- Plaintiff: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (announced Nov. 26, 2025)
- Target: USDA policy affecting SNAP eligibility
- Purpose: Seek injunction/relief to prevent implementation that would reduce or restrict benefits
📊 Relevant Data
In 2022, non-citizens made up about 4 percent of SNAP recipients.
How Many Migrants Use Food Stamps in America? SNAP Benefits Data Analyzed — Newsweek
Immigrants are at higher risk of food insecurity than US-born citizens, with non-citizen status being a significant risk factor for food insecurity.
Food Insecurity Disparities Among Immigrants in the U.S — PMC - NIH
Newer refugee and asylee arrivals have lower levels of income and employment, whereas those in the U.S. for at least 10 years have levels comparable to the overall population.
The Fiscal Impact of Refugees and Asylees Over 15 Years — ASPE HHS
In 2024, the unemployment rate for foreign-born workers was 4.2 percent.
Foreign-Born Workers: Labor Force Characteristics - 2024 — Bureau of Labor Statistics
Among low-income immigrants, 41 percent had a family income below the poverty level.
A Profile of Low-Income Immigrants in the United States — Migration Policy Institute