New York Fights Back Against Food Stamp Cuts for Immigrants

New York and 20 other states are not happy with a new rule. This rule stops some immigrants from getting food stamps. The states say this rule is not fair. They think the government is being mean to people who need help. The rule comes from a law passed earlier. It says some immigrants can't get food stamps until they become legal residents. But the states say the government is making this rule too strict. They think the government is going too far. New York says this rule could hurt many people. Up to 35, 000 people in New York could lose their food stamps. That's a lot of people who might go hungry. The states also say the government is being unfair. They think the government is trying to punish people for how they came to the country. The government says states must follow this rule. If they don't, they could face big fines. New York could have to pay up to $1. 2 billion. That's a lot of money. The states say this is not right. They think the government should help people, not punish them. This is a big fight. The states are saying the government is being mean. They think the government should help people who need it. The government says it's just following the rules. But the states say the rules are not fair.