US EditionTrump administration asks Supreme Court to block order on releasing SNAP benefits
The Supreme Court's temporary stay delays full SNAP payments amid funding disputes, affecting 42 million Americans relying on food assistance during the government shutdown.
- The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to withhold approximately $4 billion in SNAP payments, which had been ordered to be paid by a federal judge.
- The Trump administration contended that the ongoing government shutdown limited its ability to issue full SNAP benefits for November.
- U.S. District Judge John McConnell accused the administration of withholding benefits for political gain, stating it is unacceptable for people to go without food assistance.
- As many as 42 million Americans rely on SNAP benefits, with over 16 million children at risk of food insecurity amidst the political and legal disputes over funding.
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OPB’s First Look: SNAP aid in limbo after Supreme Court ruling
Subscribe to OPB’s First Look to receive Northwest news in your inbox six days a week.Good morning, Northwest.Oregonians who rely on federal food assistance are facing new uncertainty.Last night, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order that required full funding of SNAP food aid payments during the government shutdown.The decision came on the same day that Oregon Gov. Tina Kot…
On Friday night, the U.S. Supreme Court granted President Donald Trump's emergency request to block a judge's order mandating the distribution of full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November amid the federal government shutdown, and instead allow the continuation of partial SNAP payments scheduled for the month. The lawsuit was filed despite the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) sending a memo to states (publis…
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