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Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Block Order Fully Funding SNAP

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Block Order Fully Funding SNAP

Summary

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to stop a lower court's order to give out $4 billion in SNAP benefits. Justice Department lawyers want to pause the order while they appeal it.

Key Facts

  • The Trump administration is involved in a legal matter about SNAP benefits.
  • SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which helps people buy food.
  • A lower court ordered the government to distribute $4 billion in SNAP benefits.
  • The administration has asked the Supreme Court to pause this order.
  • Justice Department lawyers argue that they need this pause to pursue an appeal.
  • The appeal implies disagreement with the lower court's decision.

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