CHICAGO - Even though two judges ordered the Trump administration to distribute SNAP food aid benefits for November, the money remains on hold for nearly 2 million Illinoisans , a state agency said.

What we know:

The Illinois Department of Human Services said it is reviewing the court order for the Trump administration to replenish payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for this month.

SNAP benefits help millions of low-income Americans afford their groceries each month. About 1 in 8 Americans relied on SNAP to get food.

Even if the Trump administration is forced to distribute the money, it is uncertain how long it will take for residents to receive the money, IDHS said.

SNAP benefits from prior months can still be used this month, according to state official

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