Serious Trouble Snap Decisions
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Nov 4, 2025 Two significant court rulings mandate the Trump administration to continue SNAP funding, stirring up political complexities amid a potential government shutdown. The podcast dives into the challenges of nationwide injunctions and litigation speed regarding food assistance. Additionally, it explores new motions in the James Comey case, analyzing the intricacies of testimony and legal defenses. There’s also an insight into ICE enforcement tactics in Chicago, revealing the messy intersection of law and politics.
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SNAP Rulings And Political Calculus
- Courts ordered the administration to keep SNAP funding flowing during the shutdown, citing contingency funds and possible reallocation.
- The administration chose not to appeal immediately, likely for political reasons rather than purely legal ones.
Limits On Nationwide Injunctions
- Nationwide injunctions raise legal risks after the Supreme Court's CASA decision limiting them to necessary cases.
- Judges may still justify nationwide relief when a program's operation makes targeted orders impractical.
Practical Necessity Can Trump CASA
- Plaintiffs argue SNAP requires uniform relief because partial state-by-state orders can't practically operate.
- Judges may accept that practical necessity to justify broader injunctions despite CASA.