Picture courtesy of Hunger Task Force

 

In a decisive move, a federal judge in Rhode Island has mandated that the Trump administration must fully fund food stamp benefits for November. This order impacts millions of Americans relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The ruling came after the administration planned to provide only partial benefits, using $4.65 billion from a contingency fund.

 

US District Judge John McConnell's order follows his earlier directive, which the government had not adhered to promptly. During an urgent hearing, McConnell criticised the administration's decision as "arbitrary and capricious" for not releasing funds promptly. He highlighted the urgent need for support, stating that delaying payments further was unacceptable.

 

The ruling requires the government to access additional funds held by the US Department of Agriculture to ensure full benefits are paid by Friday. This immediate action aims to support nearly 42 million Americans receiving food stamps, with payments distributed throughout the month, reported CNN.

 

Experts see this as a vital intervention to maintain the welfare of low-income families across the country. The decision underscores the judiciary's role in holding the government accountable for its commitments.

 

Looking forward, the administration's compliance with McConnell's order will be closely monitored to ensure timely disbursement of benefits. This development is crucial for states administering SNAP, as they work to deliver funds to eligible individuals and families without delays.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• A federal judge ordered full SNAP payments for November.
• The government initially planned partial payments from a contingency fund.
• The additional funds must be accessed and distributed by Friday.
   

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from CNN 2025-11-07

 

 

This would surely get struck down if appealed.  

On 11/6/2025 at 4:03 PM, TedG said:

This would surely get struck down if appealed.  

Why?and he’s allready appealing to the Supreme Court as he demos the White House and plays with the planned abomination ballroom…..kinda easy to see why he had his rear end smacked in our election last Tuesday.even the trumpers are wising up.

3 minutes ago, Tug said:

Why?and he’s allready appealing to the Supreme Court as he demos the White House and plays with the planned abomination ballroom…..kinda easy to see why he had his rear end smacked in our election last Tuesday.even the trumpers are wising up.

What does the ball room have to do with this issue?

2 minutes ago, Tug said:

Why?and he’s allready appealing to the Supreme Court as he demos the White House and plays with the planned abomination ballroom…..kinda easy to see why he had his rear end smacked in our election last Tuesday.even the trumpers are wising up.

The SC paused it for 48 hrs.
The judge has no right and its unconstitutional to fund it this way.
Can't wait for them to all but eliminate SNAP and all the other crap we pay for. 

2 minutes ago, TedG said:

What does the ball room have to do with this issue?

It’s an example of how out of touch he is.

1 minute ago, Tug said:

It’s an example of how out of touch he is.

Your replies to me are out of touch.

1 minute ago, TedG said:

Your replies to me are out of touch.

And you are a deplorable 

3 minutes ago, Tug said:

And you are a deplorable 

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The fact that over 40 million people depend on the government for food is troubling  

9 minutes ago, Tug said:

And you are a deplorable 

Thank you.

5 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

The fact that over 40 million people depend on the government for food is troubling  

It’s more like soaking the system.   

12 minutes ago, TedG said:

It’s more like soaking the system.   

No everything is expensive and you have to make decent money just to survive not to mention single moms or dads for that matter trying to juggle work and kids or seniors trying to survive on just social security there’s a need.

24 minutes ago, Slowhand225 said:

reported

deplorable on all acccounts.

Just now, bubblegum said:

deplorable on all acccounts.

Thank you.  Since you can’t win the debate, this is all you have.

Why no tariffs on food stamps?

3 minutes ago, Tug said:

No everything is expensive and you have to make decent money just to survive not to mention single moms or dads for that matter trying to juggle work and kids or seniors trying to survive on just social security there’s a need.

There are lots of people soaking the system.

1 minute ago, Celsius said:

Why no tariffs on food stamps?

It’s now called SNAP.

What gets me, a family of 4 can get almost $1000 ( 30,000bt ) DOLLARS in food stamps monthly.

2 minutes ago, edwardflory said:

What gets me, a family of 4 can get almost $1000 ( 30,000bt ) DOLLARS in food stamps monthly.

That’s on 41,783/year gross.

15 minutes ago, Tug said:

No everything is expensive and you have to make decent money just to survive not to mention single moms or dads for that matter trying to juggle work and kids or seniors trying to survive on just social security there’s a need.

I remember the days of working shoreside, put in my 10 hr shift at a lousy warehouse, cash my check, buy groceries, I'm buying cheap because money is tight and cart in front is piled with the foods I can't afford and they're paying with EBT. And if you say anything you're the bad person.

 

Standing in line with the lard assed mommies buying everything prepackaged, precooked for their fat assed kids. Grooming the next generation for benefits.

 

 

21 minutes ago, TedG said:

It’s now called SNAP.

 

Thanks for the update 

51 minutes ago, Slowhand225 said:

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Are you a maga snowflake?

 

25 minutes ago, TedG said:

There are lots of people soaking the system.

Yes for sure,specially in the government.

2 minutes ago, Celsius said:

 

Thanks for the update 

The term food stamps is degrading.  Get with the program.

1 hour ago, TedG said:

What does the ball room have to do with this issue?

Why does Trump bring it up no matter the issue being discussed?

Goose, gander

Just now, cdemundo said:

Why does Trump bring it up no matter the issue being discussed?

Goose, gander

Why do you people inject dump crap onto every topic? 

2 minutes ago, jvs said:

Yes for sure,specially in the government.

The government is soaking the tax payers.

1 minute ago, TedG said:

Why do you people inject dump crap onto every topic? 

Who are "you people"?

Those who don't agree with every little "idea" you express?

Troll.

34 minutes ago, cdemundo said:

Who are "you people"?

Those who don't agree with every little "idea" you express?

Troll.

You people are you people.