The states petitioned a federal court days after the Agriculture Dept. said it would not take emergency steps to provide aid during the government shutdown.
Democratic states sue to force SNAP payments during government shutdown The Washington PostDozens of States Sue Trump Administration Over Food Stamp Funding During Shutdown The New York TimesAs millions of Americans prepare to lose SNAP benefits, some states are moving to bridge the gap NBC NewsStates sue Trump administration to keep SNAP benefits during government shutdown CNBC
The Department of Agriculture has said benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will not be issued in November, claiming "the well has run dry."
