The MeidasTouch Podcast Democracy Forward Leader on Court Victory Against Trump
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Nov 2, 2025 
Skye Perryman, the President and CEO of Democracy Forward, discusses her impactful legal battle against MAGA Republicans attempting to cut SNAP benefits. She describes recent court rulings that protect communities from hunger and outlines the real significance of the litigation. Skye debunks claims of frivolity in the lawsuit and details the legal limits on USDA contingency funds. The conversation also touches on potential investigations into White House funding and future steps for Democracy Forward to ensure accountability.
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Courts Stop SNAP Cutoff Nationwide
- Federal judges rebuked the administration and ordered use of contingency funds to prevent SNAP disruptions nationwide.
- This ruling shows courts view the contingency fund as legally available to avert immediate hunger for millions.
Public Claims Versus Legal Reality
- Administration officials publicly called the lawsuit frivolous but courts found otherwise.
- The judges' orders exposed a disconnect between public statements and legal interpretations of contingency authority.
Community Groups Fueled The Lawsuit
- Skye Perryman credited clients like the Rhode Island Council of Churches and small grocers for stepping forward in the lawsuit.
- She emphasized these groups represented many communities and made the legal victory possible.