Summary
President Donald Trump's administration is asking the Supreme Court to continue freezing full SNAP payments during the government shutdown. This affects the grocery aid program that helps 42 million Americans. Lower courts have ruled to keep payments active, but the Supreme Court is reviewing the situation.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to freeze full SNAP payments while the government is shut down.
- SNAP is a federal program that helps 42 million Americans buy groceries.
- Lower courts have ordered the government to keep SNAP payments flowing.
- A U.S. appeals court in Boston maintained this order, keeping full benefits in place for now.
- Some states are giving out partial SNAP benefits, using federal or state funds.
- The Supreme Court is expected to decide soon whether to extend the freeze on full payments.
- Congress may soon end the shutdown, which could resolve the funding issue.
- Millions of people have received their SNAP payments, but others are waiting for further instructions.
