Judge Blocks Trump's SNAP Fines for Refugees, Asylum Seekers
Update: 2025-12-16
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Federal Judge Halts Trump Administrations Attempt to Fine States for Providing Food Assistance to Refugees and Asylum SeekersA federal judge has intervened to stop the Trump administration from imposing fines on states that offer food assistance benefits to refugees and asylum seekers. This ruling comes after a coalition of twenty-one state attorneys general, including Oregon and Washington, challenged new federal rules that could have denied these benefits to legally residing individuals. The judges decision blocks the administration from penalizing states while the legal case is ongoing, ensuring that states can continue providing crucial food assistance during the holiday season.
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