Summary
President Donald Trump's administration told states to reverse full SNAP benefits given out under court orders, following the U.S. Supreme Court's intervention. This move caused concern among states about financial disruptions, as they had already distributed the benefits based on prior rulings that were then put on hold.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture instructed states to undo full SNAP payments for November.
- The U.S. Supreme Court stayed previous court rulings that allowed extra SNAP payments.
- Over two dozen states worry about operational and financial issues if not reimbursed.
- SNAP benefits help 42 million Americans with food assistance.
- Wisconsin issued SNAP benefits to 700,000 people, but faces financial issues due to reimbursement delays.
- The Trump administration initially resisted reimbursing the states before the Supreme Court decision.
- States fear they might have to return millions of dollars, which could disrupt services.
