After joining a multi-state lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced





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October 31, 2025




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AG Nessel Announces Victory on SNAP Case

"After Lawsuit Brought by Coalition of 23 Attorneys General, and 3 Governors, Court orders USDA to fund SNAP"

*LANSING* – After joining a multi-state lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) [ [link removed] ], Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced that Judge Indira Talwani from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has ruled that the USDA must use $5.25 billion in contingency funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) Program. 

According to the USDA’s response to the Court, the $5.25 billion in contingency funds will not cover full November SNAP benefits nationwide. Accordingly, the Judge also ordered USDA to advise by Monday if it would transfer Section 32 funding to ensure full SNAP benefits are available for November.   

“Providing food assistance to residents in need is not just a moral issue, it’s also a legal one,” said Attorney General Nessel. “I am grateful that the Court has agreed that the USDA is obligated to spend available funding to support food assistance and prevent Americans from going hungry.”  

Earlier this month, the USDA notified the states that SNAP benefits would not be paid out effective November 1st, leaving 42 million Americans without food assistance. In the State of Michigan, 1.4 million residents benefit from the SNAP Program, including approximately 492,225 children and 38,513 veterans. 

“The USDA pause on SNAP funding followed rising inflation, higher grocery bills, and soon an increase in healthcare premiums," said Attorney General Nessel. "It’s also following record cuts to our food banks, who work day and night to ensure no one in our communities goes hungry – and who will be in more demand than ever come Saturday. I am especially grateful for the over 800 food pantries across Michigan who are stepping up to help provide for our residents in such an immense time of need.” 

Throughout the week, the Attorney General visited LMTS Community Outreach Services in Lansing, the Community Food Club in Grand Rapids, the Capuchin Services Center in Detroit and the Martus-Luna Food Pantry in Flint to speak with residents, community leaders and food pantry providers about the funding pause and its impact on each community. 

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