Summary
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson gave the Trump administration a deadline to provide additional legal arguments regarding a ruling on SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. The case involves funding for food assistance programs, and the Supreme Court will decide on how the benefits are paid. The urgency of the case indicates its importance and potential impact on federal policies.
Key Facts
- Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is involved in a case about SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
- The Trump administration faced a deadline to submit additional legal arguments by 4 p.m. on a specific Monday.
- This case is part of a dispute about paying SNAP benefits during a government shutdown.
- The case is Rollins v. Rhode Island State Council of Churches.
- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins leads the applicants seeking a legal stay.
- The Rhode Island State Council of Churches is one of the respondents.
- Responses from the opposing side were due by 8 a.m. the next day.
- The Supreme Court could make a quick decision after receiving all filings.
