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Judges order Trump administration to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during the shutdown

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Newest development Nov 1, 2025 · 3 reportsCourts order federal government to fund food program, but some still preparing for disruptions - The Union-Recorder

Two federal judge have ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund the SNAP food aid program using emergency reserve funds during the government shutdown. The rulings Friday came

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  1. Anchorage Daily News

    Judge appears likely to order the Trump administration to keep funding SNAP food aid during the shutdown (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    The hearing in front of U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani came two days before the day the U.S. Department of Agriculture planned to stop replenishing accounts in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

  2. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously that Trump's administration must continue to fund SNAP.

  3. Anchorage Daily News

    Judges order Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during shutdown (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    The program serves about 1 in 8 Americans and is a major piece of the nation’s social safety net.

  4. WHDH Boston

    Judges rule Trump administration must fund SNAP benefits - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    BOSTON (AP) — Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must to continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest

  5. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    Judges order Trump administration to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during the shutdown (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description

    Two federal judge have ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund the SNAP food aid program using emergency reserve funds during the government shutdown. The rulings Friday came

  6. Fox2 Detroit

    Trump must replenish SNAP food aid benefits, judges rule: What we know (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    Two federal judges ruled that the Trump administration must continue replenishing SNAP food aid benefits during the government shutdown. Here’s what we know.

  7. New York Post

    Federal judge rules Trump admin’s SNAP benefits cutoff ‘likely unlawful’ (opens New York Post)

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    A Massachusetts federal judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration move to suspend SNAP food benefits to 42 million Americans due to the ongoing government shutdown was likely against the law -- but stopped short of ordering the White House to tap into emergency funds to keep the entitlement f…

  8. Colorado Public Radio

    Federal judges rules Trump must continue funding SNAP during government shutdown (opens Colorado Public Radio)

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    It's unclear how quickly the benefits will be delivered to recipients.

  9. Charleston Gazette-Mail

    Judges order Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments (opens Charleston Gazette-Mail)

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    Charleston Gazette-Mail's feed description

    Two federal judge have ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund the SNAP food aid program using contingency funds during the government shutdown. The rulings Friday came a

  10. Bangor Daily News

    Judges order Trump administration to continue funding SNAP payments during shutdown (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    The program serves about 1 in 8 Americans and is a major piece of the nation’s social safety net.

  11. Winchester Star

    Judges could rule on the fate of SNAP food aid as deadline nears for shutdown to end payments (opens Winchester Star)

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    Winchester Star's feed description

    Two federal judges could rule on whether the federal government must continue replenishing SNAP food aid benefits during the shutdown. The Trump administration says debit cards will not be loaded

  12. Government Executive

    Trump administration blocked from cutting off SNAP benefits as two judges issue orders (opens Government Executive)

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    A pair of rulings have temporarily paused White House plans to halt funding to the food assistance program during the government shutdown.

  13. Gothamist

    Judge says Trump administration must pay SNAP benefits, after NY and other states sue (opens Gothamist)

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    In a ruling on Friday, a judge said the Trump administration needed to use contingency funds to make November payments.

  14. The Daily Caller

    Obama-Appointed Judges Rule Trump Admin Must Find Ways To Fund Key Program Amid Shutdown (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Two federal judges ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must tap into a contingency fund to continue to fund critical food aid. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is set to run out of money on Nov.

  15. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    2 federal judges order Trump administration to keep funding SNAP (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    Federal judges rule that Trump administration must continue funding SNAP during government shutdown. Rulings likely to face appeals.

  16. The New Republic

    Judges Order Trump to Pay for SNAP, Killing His Shutdown Strategy (opens The New Republic)

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    Two federal judges in different parts of the country ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funds to pay for the nutrition program.

  17. CBS News

    Judge says Trump administration is required to continue paying some SNAP benefits (opens CBS News)

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    A federal judge on Friday said the Trump administration is required by law to use contingency funds to pay at least partial SNAP benefits during the shutdown.

  18. WHDH Boston

    Judges could rule on the fate of SNAP food aid as deadline nears for shutdown to end payments - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    BOSTON (AP) — Two judges could rule as soon as Friday on whether President Donald Trump’s administration must replenish SNAP food aid benefits for November

  19. New Hampshire Public Radio

    Judge gives Trump administration until Monday to have a plan for SNAP benefits (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)

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    New Hampshire Public Radio's feed description

    Judge Indira Talwani acknowledged this will leave millions of people without assistance starting Saturday. Two dozen Democratic-led states had sued over the administration's decision to suspend SNAP.

  20. Washington Examiner

    Judge rules Trump administration must release emergency SNAP funds (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Judge Jack McConnell blocked the Trump administration from stopping SNAP benefits because of the government shutdown.

  21. Fox News

    Two judges rule Trump admin must keep SNAP benefits in place as shutdown drags on (opens Fox News)

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    A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to resume funding SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, protecting aid for 42 million Americans.

  22. The Oregonian

    Judges order Trump administration to fund SNAP payments during shutdown (opens The Oregonian)

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    Courts rule administration must use contingency funds to maintain food assistance program which served 41 million Americans in 2024.

  23. ABC 12 Flint

    Judges order Trump to use contingency funds for SNAP payments (opens ABC 12 Flint)

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    ABC 12 Flint's feed description

    Two federal judge have ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund the SNAP food aid program using contingency funds during the government shutdown.

  24. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Judges order Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    The judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island gave the administration leeway on whether to fund the program partially or in full for November.

  25. Insider

    42 million Americans were set to lose SNAP benefits Saturday. Judges ruled Friday that the Trump administration must pay. (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island ruled Friday afternoon that the Trump administration must fund SNAP during the government shutdown.

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