TANF Data Privacy Lawsuit

24 states + DC file two lawsuits to block DHS from accessing TANF recipient data for immigration enforcement, effective August 11. Washington joins coalition. Kentucky joins; Gov. Beshear highlights 28,000 recipients affected. Administration cites $759M in benefits to ineligible households and $18.3B since 2001. Could set precedent for SNAP and Medicaid data sharing. Separately, West Virginia's TANF savings depleted from $141M to $41M, creating $38M annual gap; Morrisey administration orders comprehensive review.