Oregon and New York are leading a new lawsuit alongside 20 other states, arguing the Trump administration violated the law when it attempted to pull food assistance benefits from immigrants with lawful resident status in the United States.

A complaint filed in the US District Court of Oregon in Eugene on November 26 said US Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidance issued October 31 was unlawful because it failed to recognize legal exceptions that allow lawful residents to receive benefits while in the middle of their legal process.

The lawsuit challenges USDA guidance that removed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from refugees and asylum seekers earlier this month despite their eligibility under US law.

In a virtual press conference Wednesday, Oregon Attorney G

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