In a landmark ruling, a federal judge has ordered the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to fully restore SNAP benefits for millions of Americans, thwarting their plan to slash funding during the protracted government shutdown.

Judge John McConnell of Providence, Rhode Island, criticized the administration for politicizing the issue, highlighting the dire humanitarian impact of reduced food aid.

The administration intends to appeal, attributing the budgetary standstill to Senate Democrats, while urging a government reopening to ensure uninterrupted SNAP allocations.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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