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Maryland families still face SNAP uncertainty after court limits federal rules

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Maryland families still face SNAP uncertainty after court limits federal rules

A federal judge ruled that immigrants with green cards can qualify for SNAP regardless of their previous immigration status and blocked certain administrative errors from counting against states. Maryland advocates say shifting rules have already disrupted food assistance for thousands of households, while the state still faces potentially steep costs tied to its high payment error rate.

October 12, 2026