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Minnesota AG Sues Trump Over Food Stamp Funding Freeze

1/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison plans to sue the U.S. President Donald Trump administration over a $129 million food stamp funding freeze.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) decision follows fraud cases, including the Feeding Our Future scandal.
A Somali-owned Minneapolis daycare was vandalized amid tensions over the freeze, risking care for thousands.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the freeze, while critics say it targets Democratic-led states and harms families.

History

Historical Context

The Feeding America Act of 1988 established vital food assistance programs, responding to a growing hunger crisis that saw over 20 million households relying on food stamps annually. This legislation followed earlier expansions of the Food Stamp Program in the 1980s, highlighting ongoing struggles for food security. Today, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison's lawsuit against the Trump administration reflects persistent challenges in addressing hunger, particularly in vulnerable communities.

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Story summary

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison plans to sue the U.S. President Donald Trump administration over a $129 million food stamp funding freeze.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) decision follows fraud cases, including the Feeding Our Future scandal.
A Somali-owned Minneapolis daycare was vandalized amid tensions over the freeze, risking care for thousands.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the freeze, while critics say it targets Democratic-led states and harms families.

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