BOSTON (AP) — In a significant legal push, President Donald Trump’s administration has formally requested a federal appeals court to halt a judge's order for distributing the full monthly SNAP benefits during the current U.S. government shutdown. This request comes as different states mobilize to ensure timely assistance to those in need.
U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. had set a deadline for the administration to process the supplemental payments via the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which is critical for food security among lower-income households. However, the administration is opting to appeal, arguing that any court orders for additional spending exceed the limits of their contingency fund.
Despite the administration's appeal, reports from Wisconsin indicate that some SNAP recipients have already received their full November benefits, as confirmed by the governor's spokesperson. This swift action provides hope for many individuals relying on these essential funds.
The ongoing legal tussle continues to create confusion and anxiety for the approximately 1 in 8 Americans who depend on the SNAP program for their nutritional needs, marking another complication in the current government's fiscal challenges.
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