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SNAP benefits for 42 million people nationwide are at risk of being suspended starting on Nov. 1 because of the government shutdown.

A federal judge in Boston held a hearing and may intervene to require the government to fund the food assistance program.

The judge has not yet issued a final ruling, leaving the immediate fate of the food assistance for recipients currently unknown.

DALLAS - For the first time in the history of SNAP benefits, food help for those who need it could be suspended due to a government shutdown that has now lasted for 30 days.

But a federal judge in Boston has indicated that she may intervene and require the government to fund the food assistance program in some way.

SNAP Benefits Latest Update

What we know:

Judge Indira Talwani, who was appoint

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