22 States v. USDA - SNAP Benefits Funding
22 states, D.C., and multiple organizations challenged USDA's suspension of SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans despite available funds. Judge McConnell ordered full payment, finding the administration was 'withholding full SNAP benefits for political purposes' - 'unjustifiable partisanship.' Supreme Court Justice Jackson granted administrative stay pending First Circuit appeal.
Case Details
22 states, D.C., and multiple organizations challenged USDA's suspension of SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans despite available funds. Judge McConnell ordered full payment, finding the administration was 'withholding full SNAP benefits for political purposes' - 'unjustifiable partisanship.' Supreme Court Justice Jackson granted administrative stay pending First Circuit appeal.
Date Filed
2025-10-28
Status
Preliminary Injunction
Court
U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island / First Circuit
Outcome
Courts ordered full payment; administrative stay pending appeal
Plaintiffs / Parties
- 22 State AGs
- District of Columbia
- Rhode Island State Council of Churches
- SEIU