SNAP benefits for New Yorkers are temporarily restored after Attorney General Letitia James won a court order with 24 attorneys general and governors.
She says over the weekend the Trump Administration baselessly claimed any state’s release of full benefits was “unauthorized.”
Today, a U.S. District Court in Massachusetts partially granted a temporary restraining order to the coalition.
“The Trump administration has been relentless in its effort to keep food off of Americans’ plates, but once again a court has stepped in to stop them,” Attorney General James said, “this order ensures that families can keep the food assistance they need and that states won’t be punished for doing their jobs. New Yorkers should not hesitate to use their rightful SNAP benefits as their cards are reloaded. If you have your benefits, use them. My office will deal with the federal government in court.”
The coalition claims the Trump Administration issued four contradictory notices within five days, and caused confusion for recipients and families.
The attorney general says SNAP benefits are starting to show up on EBT cards and honored by retailers.
Anyone refused by a retailer may file a complaint with James’ office at 880-771-7755.
