Summary
A federal judge will decide if SNAP benefits, which help millions of Americans buy food, can continue despite a government shutdown. The Trump administration says these benefits might stop because there is no funding, but many states are suing to keep the assistance flowing.
Key Facts
- A judge is about to make a decision on SNAP benefits, possibly preventing a cutoff on Saturday.
- SNAP assists 42 million Americans with food purchasing.
- The benefits might stop due to a federal government shutdown that started almost a month ago.
- Democratic governors and attorneys general from about 24 states are suing to continue the benefits.
- The judge questioned why the USDA's emergency fund isn't used, as it was intended for situations like a shutdown.
- Even if the emergency fund is used, it covers only part of the needed amount for November.
- Arranging partial payments for SNAP could delay and complicate the process for millions.
