Applaud States Fighting to Protect Food Assistance

As Donald Trump’s reckless shutdown drags on, 25 states and the District of Columbia are taking the fight to court — standing up for millions of Americans at risk of losing access to food.

Led by states like California, New York, and Pennsylvania, this powerful coalition has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s cruel decision to freeze SNAP food stamp benefits for more than 42 million people nationwide. Their case makes it clear: cutting off food aid during a government shutdown isn’t just heartless — it’s illegal.

From children and seniors to veterans and working families, SNAP is a lifeline against hunger. The states’ lawsuit argues that the administration has both the authority and the obligation to use contingency funds to keep benefits flowing. As New York Attorney General Letitia James put it, “There is no excuse for this administration to abandon families who rely on SNAP as a lifeline.”

This multistate action is about more than food — it’s about dignity, justice, and the moral responsibility of government to protect its people, not punish them.

Add your name to applaud the 25 states and D.C. for defending food assistance, fighting hunger, and standing up for the millions of Americans Trump left behind.