The Trump administration on Nov. 7 asked an appeals court to put on hold a judge’s order that requires the federal government to fully fund food stamps in November.
The emergency motion was filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
Trump Admin Seeks Emergency Pause on Judge’s Order to Fully Fund SNAP
A federal judge on Thursday ordered the government to pay approximately $9 billion to fully fund the program in November.
A store displays a sign accepting Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) purchases for groceries in New York City on Oct. 30, 2025. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
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