Summary
The Supreme Court, led by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, temporarily paused a lower court's order that required the White House to fully fund SNAP benefits during a government shutdown. This decision affects around 42 million Americans who rely on these benefits for groceries. The ruling has sparked reactions from both political parties and will be reviewed by the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Key Facts
- Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson paused a lower-court order related to SNAP (food assistance) funding.
- SNAP benefits are crucial for about 42 million Americans who need them for groceries.
- The funding pause is part of a larger debate during the government shutdown.
- The USDA had planned to reduce SNAP payments to 65% of usual amounts in November.
- The Department of Justice requested that the Supreme Court intervene for further review.
- Efforts to resolve the government shutdown have failed multiple times in the Senate.
- The case is returning to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for further examination.
