BOSTON (AP) — The Trump administration has taken steps to impede the distribution of November's full monthly SNAP benefits, despite assurance from some states that they are expediting payments amid the federal government shutdown. A federal appeals court has been approached to suspend a judge's ruling that mandated the payment dispersal. The order from U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. required the administration to release the funds through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This situation adds to the uncertainty felt by the program's recipients, who represent about one in eight Americans and predominantly come from low-income households. Meanwhile, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced that some SNAP beneficiaries in the state had already received their complete November benefits, as reported by the state's spokesperson. The shifting landscape of the food assistance program continues to unfold.
Trump Administration Seeks to Block SNAP Benefits Distribution Amid Shutdown
In the midst of a U.S. government shutdown, the Trump administration has filed an appeal to block a federal judge's order for the distribution of full SNAP benefits for November, despite some states advancing payments.
The Trump administration has requested a federal appeals court to halt a judge's directive to distribute full SNAP benefits for November during the ongoing government shutdown. This legal motion comes even as some states, including Wisconsin, are successfully processing these payments for eligible recipients. The uncertainty surrounding the food assistance program continues to affect millions of low-income Americans.
