Supreme Court grants Trump's emergency appeal to block full SNAP food aid payments

The Supreme Court has granted an emergency appeal from the Trump administration to block a court order requiring full funding of SNAP food aid payments amid a government shutdown. The decision allows the administration to make planned partial payments rather than depleting contingency funds. Some states, like Wisconsin and Oregon, moved quickly to issue full SNAP benefits, while others are still waiting for guidance on the matter.

Officials indicated that over a half-dozen states confirmed that some residents received their full benefits, which are critical for many lower-income families. The situation remains uncertain for many recipients, as delays and government shutdown complicate access to necessary food assistance.