Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has announced that her state will join a growing list of 21 other AGs and three governors in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to suspend the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The move comes as millions of Americans, particularly low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, are facing uncertainty about their access to food assistance. SNAP benefits, which provide critical support for over 40 million Americans struggling to make ends meet, will stop being issued nationwide this weekend due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Campbell's comments were echoed by anti-hunger organizations that gathered at a rally outside the statehouse, where she made her announcement. The event highlighted the devastating impact of the SNAP suspension on families in Massachusetts and across the country, with local organizers warning that over one million residents could see their benefits delayed.
"Despite having the money to fund SNAP, the Trump Administration is creating needless fear, angst, and harm for millions of families and their children," Campbell said. "It's past time for the administration to act to help, rather than harm, those who rely on our government."
The lawsuit, which will be filed in federal court, seeks to block the Trump administration's decision to suspend SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. The move is seen as a critical step in protecting the rights of vulnerable populations and ensuring that they have access to essential support services.
As the winter holiday season approaches, the suspension of SNAP benefits has raised concerns about the well-being of families struggling to make ends meet. Campbell's announcement and the growing list of AGs joining the lawsuit offer a glimmer of hope that the Trump administration will reconsider its decision and prioritize the needs of those most in need.
The move comes as millions of Americans, particularly low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, are facing uncertainty about their access to food assistance. SNAP benefits, which provide critical support for over 40 million Americans struggling to make ends meet, will stop being issued nationwide this weekend due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Campbell's comments were echoed by anti-hunger organizations that gathered at a rally outside the statehouse, where she made her announcement. The event highlighted the devastating impact of the SNAP suspension on families in Massachusetts and across the country, with local organizers warning that over one million residents could see their benefits delayed.
"Despite having the money to fund SNAP, the Trump Administration is creating needless fear, angst, and harm for millions of families and their children," Campbell said. "It's past time for the administration to act to help, rather than harm, those who rely on our government."
The lawsuit, which will be filed in federal court, seeks to block the Trump administration's decision to suspend SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. The move is seen as a critical step in protecting the rights of vulnerable populations and ensuring that they have access to essential support services.
As the winter holiday season approaches, the suspension of SNAP benefits has raised concerns about the well-being of families struggling to make ends meet. Campbell's announcement and the growing list of AGs joining the lawsuit offer a glimmer of hope that the Trump administration will reconsider its decision and prioritize the needs of those most in need.
The Trump admin is literally taking away food benefits from millions of people who are already struggling to get by... it's just cruel 
And now AG Campbell is suing them over it? That's awesome I guess, but like, what's gonna happen? They're just gonna try to block the suspension, which means nothing changes 
The worst part is that over a million people in Mass could see their benefits delayed... it's like they're being left high and dry 
What's the point of even having an AG if they can't protect people from getting hurt by the system? 
anyhoo, glad @AGAndreaCampbell is stepping up and taking a stand for people who actually need it most 
these low-income families aren't going to magically produce money outta thin air, they're counting on SNAP to survive. btw, how much did it cost them to suspend the program in the first place? just wondering 
It's really sad what's going on with SNAP benefits, fam. I mean, 40 million people are counting on this program to get by, and now they're getting hit with uncertainty. 
The government shutdown is already causing a lot of stress, and suspending these benefits just adds to it. I'm all for holding the Trump admin accountable, but can't we all just work together to solve problems instead of making more? 
can't believe this is happening - millions of people are gonna be left without food assistance, it's just not right... the government should be working to help ppl, not make them worried about their next meal 
. I feel for all those low-income families, seniors, and ppl with disabilities who rely on SNAP 
. This lawsuit is a step in the right direction, hope it makes a difference soon 
! Like, I know we're living in times where politicians can be super unpredictable, but suspending SNAP benefits is just plain cruel 
. I mean, who do they think they are? A million people in MA could lose their benefits and it's not like there's a safety net... I feel so sorry for those families 
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no thanks! seriously tho, 40 million americans are counting on these benefits and now they're facing uncertainty 
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like, what's next? 
hopefully it'll force the admin to reconsider their decision and prioritize the needs of those most in need 
. And what's with suspending benefits during a shutdown? That's just cruel 
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The gov't shutdown is like, a whole lot of drama for people who already struggling to put food on the table 
. The fact that some ppl think suspending food assistance is a good idea just shows how out of touch they are