Judge orders Trump administration to provide full SNAP benefits by Friday

A federal judge in Rhode Island has mandated that the Trump administration provide full SNAP payments to states by Friday, following a chaotic period regarding the program during the government shutdown. U.S. District Judge John McConnell responded to a lawsuit from Democracy Forward, which sought expedited benefits. The administration had partially funded the program but faced delays, leading to the judge’s order to utilize additional child nutrition funding. McConnell emphasized the urgent need to prevent hunger and overburdened food pantries, marking a historic lapse in SNAP benefits.

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