ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Late Friday night, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a temporary pause on a court order that required the Trump administration to fully pay out SNAP benefits for the month, adding another layer of uncertainty to an ongoing legal battle affecting millions of Americans.

The emergency ruling came just hours after the administration appealed the case to the high court, creating continued confusion about when and what SNAP benefits will look like for recipients.

The legal wrangling and changing federal directives during the federal government shutdown have made this a difficult week for individuals and families wondering where their next meal will come from.

Partial SNAP benefits began to be distributed on Friday in Illinois, but the ongoing delay is having a pro

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