SNAP Benefits Appropriations Lapse (Massachusetts v. U.S. Department of Agriculture, D. Mass.)

Lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s failure to keep Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits flowing in light of the shutdown appropriations lapse.

Litigation Details

Case filed on: October 28, 2025

Docket Links: Trial »

Updates

Date

Update

10/28/2025

On 10/28/25, the plaintiff states filed their complaint and motion for temporary restraining order.