Summary
The Supreme Court extended a temporary order that blocks full food assistance payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This extension maintains a mixed system where some people get full benefits, but others do not get any help. The order is temporary and depends on Congress making a deal to end the government shutdown.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court extended a temporary order affecting SNAP payments.
- Some SNAP recipients are not receiving any benefits due to this order.
- The order is set to expire before midnight on Thursday.
- Congress is working on a deal to end the government shutdown.
- If Congress reaches a deal, SNAP operations could fully restart for 42 million Americans.
- It is uncertain how fast full SNAP benefits will be restored once the government reopens.
