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California Families See SNAP Benefits Restored After Court Victory
SACRAMENTO, CA – November 6, 2025 – Millions of California families are breathing a sigh of relief as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are being restored to their EBT cards. This follows a major legal victory for California and other states against the Trump administration’s initial refusal to fund the vital food assistance program.
Earlier today, a U.S. District Court in Rhode Island ordered the immediate restoration of full SNAP benefits, impacting approximately 5.5 million Californians who rely on CalFresh, the state’s SNAP program. The legal battle stemmed from the nearly month-long federal government shutdown, during which the administration claimed it could not fund SNAP despite having available funds.
California, along with over 22 other states, filed a lawsuit on October 28th, arguing that the administration’s refusal was unlawful. They highlighted that the government possessed funds to support the program for November. Courts agreed, with rulings on October 31st affirming the government’s statutory obligation to use previously appropriated SNAP contingency funds and Section 32 funds during the shutdown. These funds were designated to protect over 42 million Americans from food insecurity, including the millions in California.
Governor Gavin Newsom hailed the court’s decision, emphasizing the importance of ensuring families have access to the food they need. Benefits are now being released through the normal CalFresh distribution process. The restoration comes as a welcome relief to the 5.5 million California recipients who faced a temporary loss of $1.1 billion in food assistance for November.
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