A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to immediately provide full funding for November’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, reversing the administration’s decision to cover only 65% of the aid. US District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. gave the administration until Friday to comply, noting the severe risk of hunger for 42 million Americans, most living in poverty. The judge harshly criticized the administration for failing to consider the “practical consequences” of its partial funding choice, which could have left some recipients with no food aid for the month. The decision follows a lawsuit brought by cities and nonprofits. In response, the Trump administration promptly filed an appeal, contesting both this ruling and a previous order requiring it to use emergency reserves to fund the program throughout the government shutdown.
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