What does the Supreme Court’s ruling mean for SNAP payments in Michigan?

The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a federal court order that would have required full funding for SNAP food aid payments. This decision means that approximately 85% of Michigan's 1.4 million SNAP recipients may not receive their full benefits for an unknown period. Some Michiganders did receive full benefits this week due to quick action by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, but future payments are now uncertain. Previously, SNAP recipients in Michigan, like those in other states, were anticipating reduced benefits due to a federal government shutdown. The Trump administration had announced that SNAP benefits would not be funded in November, despite available emergency funds. Federal judges had ruled that SNAP must continue to be funded through contingency funds, giving the administration the option of partial or full funding. However, the administration opted for partial funding, leading to a Rhode Island District Court order for full payments. The Trump administration appealed this feder... download the app to read more