Decision follows Senate vote to reopen the government, but legal saga has brought uncertainty to millions who need food assistance.
The U.S. Supreme Court has extended a stay allowing President Trump to withhold food assistance to millions amid the government shutdown, following a lower court’s order to release $4 billion in funds for November. This decision comes after the Senate approved legislation to end the shutdown, which has disrupted food benefits for the first time in SNAP’s history. Advocates warn that withholding these funds could severely impact those reliant on assistance. The ongoing legal battles have left many in uncertainty as the shutdown appears to conclude.
