A major new lawsuit claims millions of families' personal information could be shared in ways New York says violate federal law. New York is joining a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump Administration to prevent a federal initiative to share private personal data from low-income families. Spencer Platt, Getty Images Spencer Platt, Getty ImagesThe state argues in the lawsuit that federal law already makes states verify eligibility and protect recipient privacy. Programs like TANF are a lifeline for New York families and I won’t let this administration turn them into a tool for targeting the most vulnerable," James added. The Most Liberal Places To Live In New York StateThe 20 Most Conservative Places To Live In New York StateThe Parts Of New York That Support President Trump The Most, Least