The Supreme Court briefly paused or blocked full SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits during a government shutdown in November 2025. The action came as the administration sought to pause or limit the immediate disbursement of the full benefits, while appeals were considered. The ruling was intended to give the appeals court time to decide on whether to continue the pause or restore full payments, and it affected how much of the November benefits states could distribute immediately. The result was a temporary suspension of the full funding requirement, with partial payments continuing as the legal process proceeded. If you’d like, I can summarize the key dates, parties involved, and potential implications for SNAP beneficiaries and states.