BALTIMORE — After nearly four weeks, the federal government remains shut down.

As a result, SNAP benefits or food stamps are likely to be delayed starting on November 1.

Now Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and a coalition of 24 other Democratic led states are suing the Trump Administration for withholding SNAP funds.

"In Maryland, SNAP feeds over 680,000 Marylanders monthly," said Brown. "In May 2025, Maryland SNAP customers included 262,248 children under age 18; 121,615 seniors aged 62 and older; 128,705 people with disabilities; and 28,843 people experiencing homelessness."

Recently the United States Department of Agriculture issued a letter directing states to withhold November payments as the shutdown drags on.

The White House has indicated it cannot and will not redire

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