WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tens of millions of Americans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, may see their November benefits delayed. However, two federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funds to provide at least partial payments.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) had halted November allocations due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, prompting lawsuits from a coalition of Democratic-led states and advocacy groups.

Court Rulings and Administration Response

Rhode Island Ruling: U.S. District Judge John McConnell released a written ruling ordering the administration to make a partial SNAP payment using the USDA’s contingency funds by Wednesday. McConnell also urged the USDA, within its dis

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