Topline
A federal judge ruled Friday the Trump administration cannot stop food stamp benefits despite the ongoing government shutdown, according to multiple outlets, making his ruling a day before the benefits are slated to expire.
The ruling was made Friday afternoon.
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Key Facts
Rhode Island District Judge John McConnell blocked the suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which is used by about 42 million Americans.
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