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NYCLA Rule of Law Task Force Issues Report on the Constitutionality of Defunding Programs Like SNAP
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NYCLA Rule of Law Task Force Issues Report on the Constitutionality of Defunding Programs Like SNAP
MEDIA ADVISORY
Published On:
Dec 05, 2025
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Press Release
December 5, 2025, New York, New York — The New York County Lawyers Association’s Rule of Law Task Force today released a report on the constitutionality of defunding food programs, which would strip one in eight Americans of access to food. The report also reviews SNAP litigation and the administration’s handling of the rule of law, finding that:
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The Administration defied court orders.
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Claimed authority over constitutional interpretation instead of the courts.
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Asserted unlimited discretion in applying laws.
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Ignored the constitutional duty to “take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed.”
Read the full report here.
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The New York County Lawyers Association (www.nycla.org) was founded in 1908 as one of the first major bar associations in the country that admitted members without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, or gender. Since its inception, it has pioneered some of the most far-reaching and tangible reforms in American jurisprudence and has continuously played an active role in legal developments and public policy.
This statement has been issued by the Rule of Law Task Force and approved by NYCLA’s President. It has not been reviewed by NYCLA’s full Board of Directors and does not necessarily reflect its views.
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