21 Dem-led states refuse to reveal how many illegal immigrants are on SNAP: USDA Sec

US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said this week that 29 states complied with an earlier federal request to share Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) data to ensure illegal immigrants are not receiving benefits, while 21 Democrat-run states refused to do so.

Rollins discussed the matter during an appearance on Fox & Friends on Sunday. She said the USDA sent letters to all 50 governors in February, reminding them that federal law prohibits illegal immigrants from receiving SNAP benefits and asking states to provide data for a federal review.

“We increased almost 40 percent on this program in just a couple of years under the Biden administration,” Rollins said, referring to SNAP enrollment.
 

On my first day @USDA, we told every state to send us their SNAP data so we could make sure illegal immigrants aren’t getting benefits meant for American families. 29 states stepped up. 21 blue states refused — and two SUED US FOR ASKING! 🤦🏻‍♀️

And guess what? In just the states… pic.twitter.com/W7ha0Le1eN

— Secretary Brooke Rollins (@SecRollins) November 2, 2025