US EditionUS judge blocks Trump administration from cutting Minnesota’s food stamp funding
A federal judge halted a $130 million SNAP funding freeze amid claims of fraud in Minnesota's benefits system linked to political pressure, safeguarding nutrition aid.
- Yesterday, a federal judge blocked the U.S. Department of Agriculture from withholding federal nutrition assistance programs to Minnesota, enjoining a restriction tied to fraud claims set to expire on January 15, 2026.
- Following a wave of fraud allegations, the administration moved to act on claims amplified by a right‑wing YouTuber about Somali‑American day cares in Minneapolis.
- Earlier this week, a USDA restriction shut off about $130 million in federal food‑stamp funding, and SNAP funding in Minnesota had previously been paused during last fall's federal government shutdown.
- With a potential pause by Feb. 1, Churches United warned of uncertainty as federal funding for Minnesota food pantries could be halted, and Devlyn Brooks urged neighbors to 'See if they are in need of someone to bring them food.'
- Beyond funding cuts, officials proposed flooding the Twin Cities with immigration agents, escalating tensions after an ICE officer fatally shot a woman, critics say the administration targets Minnesota in a vendetta.
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Move to Withhold Minnesota Food Stamp Funds
A federal judge on Jan. 14 stopped the Trump administration from withholding $80 million in administrative costs for Minnesota’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), ruling that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s tight deadline for reviewing the eligibility of 100,000 households was likely illegal. U.S. District Judge Laura Provinzino said during a hearing in Saint Paul that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) failed to just…
Minnesota food pantries face uncertainty amid possible SNAP pause
FARGO — Leaders at Churches United say there is a cloud of uncertainty as federal funding for Minnesota food pantries could be paused. A federal judge did block the Trump administration from withholding USDA funding that goes toward programs like SNAP, initially set to expire on Thursday, Jan. 15, as part of an investigation into widespread fraud claims in the state. Without further action, those funds could be paused Feb. 1. Churches United CE…
The Daily Caller
Conservative ReviewBiden-Era Judge Sabotages Fraud Probe, Saddles American Taxpayers With $80 Million Tab
A federal judge delivered a devastating blow to efforts to root out welfare fraud, effectively shielding Minnesota's resistance to federal oversight.
US judge blocks Trump administration from cutting Minnesota's food stamp funding
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from withholding $80 million to administer Minnesota's food stamp program while the state reviews the eligibility of 100,000 households amid claims of widespread fraud.
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stationgossip.comRogue Biden Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Withholding Food Stamp Funds from Minnesota
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump Administration from withholding food stamp funds amid a review of rampant fraud in the state. US District Judge Laura Provinzino, a Biden appointee, said the USDA must unfreeze the money allocated to Minnesota. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins previously ordered Minnesota to reenroll SNAP recipients and crack down on the fraud. Minnesota refused to comply with Rollins’ order and filed a lawsu…
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