2 judges rule Trump admin must keep SNAP benefits in place

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Trump Can’t Stop SNAP Benefits Amid Shutdown, Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled Friday the Trump administration cannot stop food stamp benefits despite the ongoing government shutdown, according to multiple outlets, making his ruling a day before the benefits are slated to expire.

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Judges say Trump administration must continue paying SNAP food stamp benefits during shutdown
Trump administration must pay SNAP benefits despite government shutdown, judge rules
US judge blocks Trump administration from halting Snap food benefits
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from halting food aid used by more than 40 million low-income Americans amid the ongoing US government shutdown.

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US judge blocks Trump administration from suspending food aid benefits
Trump administration cannot suspend food aid benefits, US judges rule
Trump administration cannot suspend SNAP benefits, judges rule
The plaintiffs, represented by the liberal legal advocacy group Democracy Forward, argued the agency's decision to suspend benefits was wrong and unlawful, as the USDA still had funds available to fu...

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Judge questions the Trump administration's plan to suspend SNAP benefits for millions
Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown

Will SNAP Recipients Get ‘Food Stamps’ in November? The Latest

Two federal judges ruled the Trump administration must continue to pay for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Will my food stamps renew? Across the country, a chorus of desperation and anger

The Trump administration had said SNAP food assistance wouldn’t be distributed in November because of the government shutdown. But on Friday, a judge ordered that contingency funds be distributed.

SNAP benefits expiring Nov. 1. What is SNAP? Are SNAP and food stamps the same? See here

What exactly is SNAP, and is it the same as food stamps? How does it work? Here's what to know as Nov. 1 cutoff nears.

Federal judge orders USDA to fully fund food stamp program

The action comes two days after states sued the federal agency that administers SNAP benefits. Funds were set to stop flowing Saturday.

Nearly 42 million Americans lose their food stamp benefits

The lapse in benefits could be temporary if the Trump administration complies with a recent court order requiring them to use emergency money to fund SNAP.

Millions of Americans could face delays for their SNAP food assistance. Here’s who relies on the program

Two federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must at least partially cover food stamp benefits in November. Millions of Americans could still face delays to their benefits, which were scheduled to be distributed tomorrow but disrupted by the government shutdown.

How many people could lose SNAP benefits in AL? What to know about state's food stamp program

Alabama SNAP benefits will not go out on Nov 1, leaving thousands at risk. How many will be affected? Here's what to know.
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