Michigan, SNAP
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Michigan joined a multi-state lawsuit seeking federal contingency funds for SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown.
SNAP benefits will halt in November if the federal government shutdown continues. How it will affect people in Michigan.
People are going to have to go without food," said Darienne Hudson, president and CEO of United Way for Southeastern Michigan. In Detroit, close to 18% of residents struggle to afford what they need to support their families.
The lawsuit filed in Massachusetts claims the U.S. Department of Agriculture is illegally refusing to pay for food assistance in November.
President Donald Trump's administration cannot suspend food aid for millions of Americans during the ongoing government shutdown, two federal judges ruled on Friday, saying the government must use contingency funds to pay for the benefits.
The Michigan Senate supports creating a backup fund for SNAP food assistance in the state, but the House has yet to vote.