Trump Administration Orders States to Reverse Full SNAP Benefits for November

The U.S. Department of Agriculture directed states today to immediately reverse any actions taken to provide full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November 2025, following a temporary stay granted by the Supreme Court.

According to a release issued yesterday, the USDA stated that to the extent states sent full SNAP payment files for November, those actions were “unauthorized.” States were instructed to “immediately undo any steps taken to issue full SNAP benefits for November 2025” and notify their regional Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) representative of corrective measures. This directive impacts millions of low-income families who rely on SNAP for food assistance.

The order comes after the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower court order that had mandated the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for the month. The Court’s order will remain in effect until the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit rules on the administration’s request for a stay in that court. Understanding SNAP eligibility is crucial for those affected by these changes.

The USDA has not yet specified the consequences for states that do not comply with the directive. The ongoing legal battle over SNAP funding highlights broader debates about federal assistance programs and their impact on vulnerable populations; you can find more information about food insecurity from Feeding America.

Officials stated they will continue to pursue a full reversal of the lower court’s decision regarding SNAP benefits.