(NEXSTAR) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has instructed states to "immediately undo" actions they've taken to send out full SNAP benefits, according to multiple reports.

The USDA told states that those who do not comply may lose out on federal cost-sharing of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, CNN and The New York Times reported Sunday, citing the directive that was sent out on Saturday. States could also be held responsible for the funds that have been administered.

While the USDA oversees SNAP, states are tasked with administering it.

Nonprofits and Democratic attorneys general sued to force the Trump administration to maintain the program in November. They won the favorable rulings last week, leading to the swift release of benefits to millions in several states.

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