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A U.S. federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for November, a decision that affects approximately 42 million Americans. The ruling mandates the immediate release of funds, ending a period of uncertainty for low-income families who rely on the aid.
The court's decision came after multiple lawsuits were filed by states, including California, and advocacy groups. The legal action was a response to the administration's move to provide only partial funding for the month, a decision that critics argued was an unlawful attempt to withhold aid. In California alone, the uncertainty had put food assistance for 5.5 million residents at risk before the court intervened.
Advocacy organizations like the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) celebrated the ruling, having previously asserted that the administration had the authority to issue full benefits but was choosing not to. Following the judge's order, California's governor announced that families were beginning to see the full benefits restored on their EBT cards.
Despite the victory in court, tensions remain. Some reports indicate the administration may resist full compliance with the judicial mandate. According to a report highlighting the judge's directive, the administration has until Friday to comply, leaving open the possibility of further conflict. The situation is being closely watched, as its resolution will determine if millions of Americans receive their food benefits without additional delays. The Food Research & Action Center has also expressed outrage at the administration's initial defiance of the court's decision, calling it a denial of essential aid.
