Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Court Halts Trump SNAP Crackdown on Green Card Holders
A federal judge recently stopped the Trump administration from fining states for how they run the SNAP program, which helps people with low incomes buy food.
The administration had tried to fine states for not following new rules quickly enough, even though the rules kept changing.
The judge's decision means states won't be fined, and the SNAP program can keep running smoothly.
This is good news for Green Card holders and others who rely on SNAP to put food on the table.
The judge's decision also protects the SNAP program while the legal case continues.
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's efforts to fine states for SNAP operations.
The decision protects the continued operation of SNAP programs while the case proceeds.
The Trump administration had threatened to fine states for not implementing new guidance quickly enough.
A coalition of 21 attorneys general sued the Trump administration over the SNAP crackdown.
The administration had initially tried to cut off SNAP benefits for tens of thousands of lawful permanent residents.
- Who
- Federal judge, Trump administration, 21 attorneys general, Green Card holders, SNAP participants
- What
- Federal judge blocks Trump administration's penalties on states for SNAP operations
- When
- December 15, 2023
- Where
- United States, U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
- Why
- To prevent financial penalties on states and protect SNAP program operations
- Program
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Action
- Federal judge blocks Trump administration's penalties on states
- Date of Court Order
- December 15
- States Affected
- All states operating SNAP programs
- Eligibility
- U.S. citizens and certain lawfully present noncitizens, including Green Card holders
- Penalties
- Millions of dollars in fines for states
- Attorneys General Involved
- 21 attorneys general sued the Trump administration
- Reversal Date
- December 10