SNAP Benefits Appropriations Lapse (Massachusetts v. U.S. Department of Agriculture, D. Mass., 1:25-cv-13165)

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

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Updates

Date

Update

10/28/2025

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

11/09/2025

On 11/9/25, plaintiffs filed a further motion for a temporary restraining order.

11/12/2025

On 11/12/25, the district court issued an order granting in part plaintiffs’ TRO motion.