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Judge to consider demand to force the government to keep funding SNAP food aid despite the shutdown

Federal judge orders Trump administration to pay SNAP benefits out of contingency fund

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program faces suspension of payments starting Saturday due to the ongoing government shutdown, affecting approximately 42 million Americans who rely on the $8 billion monthly program for food assistance.</span

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program faces suspension of payments starting Saturday due to the ongoing government shutdown, affecting approximately 42 million Americans who rely on the $8 billion monthly program for food assistance.

Twenty-five Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's decision to halt SNAP benefits, arguing that available contingency funds totaling around $5 billion must be used.</span

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Twenty-five Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's decision to halt SNAP benefits, arguing that available contingency funds totaling around $5 billion must be used.

U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani heard arguments in Boston federal court regarding the states' request for a temporary restraining order to force the Agriculture Department to continue SNAP funding using emergency reserves.</span

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U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani heard arguments in Boston federal court regarding the states' request for a temporary restraining order to force the Agriculture Department to continue SNAP funding using emergency reserves.

The Trump administration defended its position by stating it cannot legally tap contingency funds except for natural disasters, while Justice Department lawyers argued that partial funding would be operationally disastrous.</span

The Trump administration defended its position by stating it cannot legally tap contingency funds except for natural disasters, while Justice Department lawyers argued that partial funding would be operationally disastrous.

Several states including Louisiana, New Mexico, Vermont and New York announced plans to use state funds to provide temporary food assistance, while states like Alabama, Texas, Kansas and Florida took no protective action.</span

Several states including Louisiana, New Mexico, Vermont and New York announced plans to use state funds to provide temporary food assistance, while states like Alabama, Texas, Kansas and Florida took no protective action.

Judge Talwani expressed skepticism about the administration's claims and indicated she would rule later Thursday, stating it was difficult to understand how the situation did not constitute an emergency requiring use of available funds.</span

Judge Talwani expressed skepticism about the administration's claims and indicated she would rule later Thursday, stating it was difficult to understand how the situation did not constitute an emergency requiring use of available funds.

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