Is food stamp sales data public? Food Marketing v. Argus Leader

The Freedom of Information Act allows people to obtain government records and data.

But what if that data came from the government requiring it from private parties? Does private data once in government hands become the purview of the general public?

It's the peoples' right to know versus a person's right to privacy, in a battle over SNAP redemption data in food stamp programs. Two interests enter. One leaves. Who wins?

Find out in today's SCOTUS review!