Dozens of states have filed a joint lawsuit against the Trump administration over its plan to cut food stamp benefits, arguing that the move would strip vital assistance from millions of low-income Americans. The lawsuit, led by New York and California, contends that the administration’s changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, violate federal law and were enacted without proper justification or regard for economic hardship.
The proposed cuts would tighten eligibility requirements, potentially removing hundreds of thousands of households from the program. State officials say the changes come at a time when food insecurity is rising amid ongoing government gridlock. The White House has defended the proposal as a necessary step toward reducing dependency on federal aid, insisting that it encourages self-sufficiency and job growth. The legal challenge is expected to become one of the most significant tests yet of the administration’s welfare policy agenda.
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