A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to release full funding for November’s food assistance benefits by Friday, citing the need to avoid leaving 42 million Americans without their benefits. The administration had released only half of the funds needed for the program, despite warning that states could not quickly disburse the payments due to administrative issues. The judge criticized the USDA for “arbitrarily and capriciously” creating this problem. A Justice Department appeal is underway, but the ruling marks a significant victory for anti-hunger advocates, who say the administration’s actions have caused unnecessary suffering among those in need of assistance.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/11/06/snap-judge-full-payment-ruling