NY, NJ challenge Trump’s threats to SNAP funding amid confusion over payments

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Federal Judge Stands Ground as Trump Administration Tries to Withhold SNAP Funding Amid Government Shutdown

In a development that underscores the ongoing chaos sparked by the federal government shutdown, a federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's attempts to revoke full food assistance payments to New York and New Jersey. The states had begun issuing benefits in full this weekend despite receiving a memo from the USDA that directed them to issue reduced payments.

New York and New Jersey resumed SNAP payments on Friday, with New Jersey having already distributed all beneficiary payments by then, whereas New York continues to release weekly allotments that started Sunday. However, the Trump administration's decision to withhold funding has raised concerns among lawmakers and social service organizations, which say it has left many recipients facing uncertainty.

New York Attorney General Letitia James has expressed outrage over the Trump administration's actions, labeling them "cruel" and "disgusting." She claims that withholding food assistance benefits is particularly cruel as millions of Americans are struggling with hunger due to the government shutdown.

In a further blow to the Trump administration's efforts to undermine SNAP funding, a Massachusetts judge has issued an injunction blocking the USDA from reversing any payments that have already been distributed.

As a result, many people in New York and New Jersey will continue to receive their full food assistance benefits for now, thanks to a court ruling. Social service organizations report a significant spike in demand for their services due to these changes. Robert Cordero, executive director of the Grand Street Settlement, described this as "a rolling disaster," where they have seen a 25% increase in clients seeking support.

This latest development underscores the need for swift resolution to the ongoing government shutdown and the importance of maintaining funding for vital programs like SNAP that help millions of Americans access basic necessities.
 
OMG, I'M SO FREAKED OUT BY THIS!!! 🤯 The thought of ppl struggling with hunger due to a gov't shutdown is just heartbreaking! 🥺 As if the already struggling families and kids don't have enough on their plate, now they're dealing with the possibility of losing their food assistance benefits?! 😱 It's like the gov't is playing a cruel joke on these people who are ALREADY LUCKY TO HAVE FOOD ON THE TABLE!!! 🍴

And to make matters worse, some judges are actually standing up for ppl and refusing to let the Trump admin try to take away their funding! 💪 I mean, what's wrong with this guy?! Can't he see how his actions are hurting REAL PEOPLE?! 😡 It's like he's more concerned with getting re-elected than doing what's right for the country! 🤦‍♂️

I just wish these judges and lawmakers would get their act together and find a way to resolve this shutdown already! We need our gov't to be working FOR US, not against us! 💪🌟
 
😕 The Trump admin's move is just another example of how their shutdown is affecting the most vulnerable people in our society. I've seen so many friends and family struggling with food insecurity, it's heartbreaking. 🤯 It's not just about politics, it's about human lives. We need to get back to basics and support each other during these tough times. 🙏
 
🤔 So, like, this is a big deal right now 🚨. The Trump admin trying to pull a fast one by withholding SNAP funds, but a judge in New York is all "nope" 😂. It's kinda crazy that they thought they could just do this without anyone noticing. But seriously, it's a huge relief for people who need food assistance, especially during this government shutdown 🤕.

I'm also kinda impressed by the judge from Massachusetts who blocked the USDA from reversing payments already made 💼. And can we talk about how cruel and disgusting it is to take away someone's access to food? It's like, hello, millions of Americans are struggling with hunger right now 😔. We need to make sure that vital programs like SNAP get the funding they deserve ASAP 🚨.

It just goes to show that even in tough times, there are still people looking out for each other and fighting for what's right 💪. So, fingers crossed that this whole government shutdown thing gets resolved soon and we can all go back to normal life 😊.
 
I'm so worried about people who are struggling with hunger, you know? 🤕 This is a huge deal because food assistance is super important for families and individuals who can't afford meals on their own. It's not fair to the Trump admin to try and take it away from them when there are already millions of Americans struggling. And now, thanks to this court ruling, more people in NY & NJ will get the full benefits they need 🙏. We gotta keep pushing for a solution to this shutdown ASAP so no one has to suffer because of politics 😒
 
omg 😱 can't believe what's happening with the gov shutdown 🤯 these ppl are struggling so much already & now they're trying to take away their food assistance 🍴👎 like what even is this? 🙄 any1 got a clue how we're gonna get through this mess 💔
 
I'm actually kinda worried about this whole thing 🤯. I mean, it's one thing to have disagreements on policy, but withholding food assistance is just cruel 💔. It's not just about politics; it's about people struggling to put food on the table. I get that we need to be fiscally responsible, but we also need to make sure our most vulnerable citizens aren't suffering because of a government shutdown. The fact that there are already organizations reporting a 25% spike in demand for their services just highlights how far things have gone 🚨. Can't we find a way to compromise on funding or work together to find solutions? It's not too late to make a change and prioritize the people who need it most ❤️.
 
Wow 🤯! This is insane! 😱 How can the Trump admin try to take away people's food? 🍔😡 That's just wrong... I mean, what's next? No heat or electricity either? It's like they don't care about anyone but themselves. Interesting how some judges are standing up for the people though. 🤝
 
Ugh 🤦‍♂️, this is just another example of how messed up things are in DC 🤯. I mean, come on Trump, withholding food assistance from people who are already struggling to make ends meet? That's just cruel and heartless 💔. And now we got a judge stepping in and telling you that's not cool 😎. It's like, can't you just get along for once? 🤷‍♂️

But at the same time, I gotta give credit where credit is due - these judges are doing some serious work to protect people who need help 🙏. And it's not just New York and New Jersey either, folks in Massachusetts got protected too 🎉.

It's crazy how quickly things can change with a court ruling 🔥. Just yesterday, everyone was worried that millions of people were gonna be left without food or anything 🤯. But now, thanks to some good ol' fashioned activism, people are getting their benefits back on track 🚀.

Still, this whole government shutdown thing is just so frustrating 🙄. Can't we all just get along and figure this out without having to take things to court? 🤔 I guess that's just too much to ask from some folks in Washington DC 😒.
 
🤦‍♂️ I'm so done with this shutdown already! Can't these politicians figure out a way to work together? It's not like food is going to magically appear or something 🍔😂. But seriously, it's heartbreaking to see people struggling because of this. SNAP is such an important program and now they're trying to take that away from us? Not cool, Trump. Not cool at all 😒.

And I love how the judges are stepping in and standing up for these people. It's about time someone did! 🙌 Those attorneys general from New York and Massachusetts are speaking truth to power and it's beautiful 💪. We need more of that kind of courage and less of this bureaucratic red tape 📝.

It's a rolling disaster, just like the executive director said 🤯. People are already feeling the squeeze and now they're facing uncertainty about their food assistance benefits? No thanks 😩. Can't we all just get along and find a way to make ends meet without causing more harm to vulnerable communities? 🤞
 
OMG 🤯, this is so crazy! Like, I get why they're trying to cut costs or whatever, but withholding food assistance payments is literally heartless 💔? I mean, people are already struggling with hunger due to the shutdown, and now you're gonna take away their one lifeline? It's just not cool 🙅‍♂️.

And can we talk about how this affects the most vulnerable ppl? Low-income families, seniors, and kids who rely on SNAP for survival... it's like, come on! This is a basic human right, you know? 🤝 I'm so glad that judges are stepping in to block these reckless decisions and ensure that people get the help they need.

It's all about politics, but let's not forget that there are real ppl affected by this mess. The Trump admin might think it's a good idea, but newsflash: it doesn't work that way 🤦‍♂️. We need to keep pushing for these vital programs to stay funded, even if it means having tough conversations about the budget 📊.
 
I'm freaking out about this 🤯! The Trump admin's trying to withhold food assistance payments from New York & New Jersey, but a judge just said no way, José 😂. It's already causing huge headaches for social service orgs, with demand spiking by 25% in NY alone. I mean, who tries to take away people's food? 🍴 It's just cruel. We need this funding ASAP so those struggling can get back on their feet 💪. This shutdown is getting ridiculous, and it's time for our leaders to step up & do the right thing 👊.
 
😒 I'm telling you, this is just more evidence of the deep state trying to control everything 🤫. If they can't even be trusted with basic food assistance payments, how are we supposed to trust them with our healthcare or education systems? 🤷‍♂️ It's like they're playing a game of brinksmanship, trying to starve people on purpose while denying it's happening 🍴. And don't even get me started on the Massachusetts judge who just issued that injunction – it's like they're part of some secret cabal working against Trump, but also maybe saving millions from starving... or something 🤔
 
omg can u believe this?! 🤯 they're trying to take away ppl's food benefits even tho there's a govt shutdown!!! 🚫 how can they be so heartless?! 🤕 i know ppl struggling with hunger & it's just not right that the gov is making things worse.
i feel for nyc & nj they deserve better, especially now w/ massachusetts having a court ruling in their favor 😊 hopefully this gets resolved soon so everyone can get back to normal & receive their benefits 💕 it's not fair 2 ppl already struggling with food insecurity 🙅‍♀️
 
The way things are going on now, it's like we're playing with people's plates 🍴. I remember when my mom had to struggle to make ends meet back in the day, she always said that food is not just something you eat, it's a basic human right 🙏. These SNAP funding issues are making me think about all those families who can't afford food, and it breaks my heart 😔.

I don't get why they're doing this, withholding food from people when there's so much uncertainty already 🤷‍♀️. It's like they're taking away a lifeline that millions of Americans depend on. I'm glad the courts are stepping in to stop this nonsense ⚖️. We need our politicians to work together and find solutions to these problems, not create more chaos 😒.
 
I'm so worried about what's happening with food assistance benefits 🤕. The thought of ppl struggling to get their full benefits is just heartbreaking. I mean, we're already in a recession and it's bad enough that ppl are losing their jobs, but now they gotta worry about where their next meal's coming from? It's not right, you know?

I think the judges are absolutely doing the right thing by blocking those payments from being reduced 🙌. We need more people like them speaking up for those who can't speak for themselves. The Trump admin is just trying to make a point and it's really just gonna hurt ppl who are already struggling.

The demand for social services has gone through the roof now, I've seen it on my feed too 📈. It's not just about food assistance, it's about basic human dignity. We need to get this government shutdown resolved ASAP so people can start getting back on their feet.
 
I don’t usually comment but... I think it's really worrying when the gov't tries to take away food from people who need it most 🤕. Like, come on, millions are struggling with hunger and then they try to cut off their benefits? It's just not right. And what really gets me is that there are all these judges and lawyers fighting about this, while people are actually affected by it 😩. I mean, can't we just get some common sense and make sure everyone has enough to eat? It's crazy how it comes down to politics and not just doing the right thing 🤷‍♂️.
 
this is wild, like how can ppl be so heartless? withholding food assistance is already super harsh but doing it during a gov't shutdown when ppl are struggling even more is just plain cruel 🤕. i think we need to keep calling out these policies and holding our elected officials accountable. the fact that there's already been multiple lawsuits against this and courts are stepping in is giving me hope tho 💪
 
🤔 I'm so done with this gov't shutdown 🚨... it's just not fair to those people who already have nothing 🙏. Like, come on, Trump administration! Who do you think you're playing games with? 😒 The fact that they were trying to withhold food assistance payments in the first place is just crazy 🤯. I mean, what kind of person wants to see millions of Americans go hungry? 🍔👎 It's just not right, you know? And now that a judge has ruled against them, it's like... yay! 🎉 But seriously, this whole thing is just a big mess 🤦‍♀️. We need some real leadership here and a way to get out of this shutdown ASAP 💨. Can we please just resolve this already?! 😩
 
🤯 this is just getting outta hand, man... withholding food assistance from ppl who need it most? it's like, come on! 🙄 the judge was right to shut down the Trump admin's plan - we gotta look out for each other, especially when things get tough. and let's not forget, millions of Americans are already struggling w/ hunger & uncertainty, this just makes it worse... 🤕 it's all about the politics, but what about the people? 🤷‍♂️
 
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