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Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts as states warn of ‘catastrophic impact’ (apnews.com)

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President Donald Trump’s administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges’ orders last week, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has stayed those rulings, marking the latest swing in a seesawing legal battle over the anti-hunger program used by 42 million Americans.

The demand from the U.S. Department of Agriculture came as more than two dozen states warned of “catastrophic operational disruptions” if the Trump administration does not reimburse them for those SNAP benefits they authorized before the Supreme Court’s stay.

Nonprofits and Democratic attorneys general sued to force the Trump administration to maintain the program in November despite the ongoing government shutdown. They won the favorable rulings last week, leading to the swift release of benefits to millions in several states, and the Trump administration belatedly said the program could continue.

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[–] Linktank@lemmy.today 19 points 5 days ago

Eat the rich. They're begging for it at this point.

[–] unrealizedrealities@kbin.melroy.org 5 points 5 days ago

Aren't these already paid for? 2023?

[–] PunnyName@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago

"No"

[–] gwl@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 5 days ago

American Balkanisation could be in the cards