John J. McConnell Jr.

John J. McConnell Jr.

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Judge John J. McConnell Jr. is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, known for his significant rulings that address complex legal issues, including those involving executive power and federal grants. He recently made headlines by ruling that the Trump administration defied a judicial order to release billions in federal grants, marking a notable assertion of judicial authority over executive actions.

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India India: US District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. ordered the administration to disburse the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. 8

The Times of India: SNAP benefits: US federal judge orders Trump administration to release full payments amid shutdown

United Kingdom United Kingdom: US district judge John J McConnell Jr criticized the administration’s plan to partly fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) benefits in November. 8

The Guardian: US judge orders Trump administration to fully fund Snap benefits in November | Trump administration

United Kingdom United Kingdom: The ruling by US district judge John J McConnell Jr on Thursday was in response to a challenge from cities and non-profits complaining that the administration was only offering to cover 65% of the maximum benefit. 5

The Guardian: Trump news at a glance: administration reduces US flights as shutdown stretches on | Trump administration

United Kingdom United Kingdom: In a separate ruling in Rhode Island, federal Judge John J McConnell Jr ordered the Trump administration to make full Snap benefit payments by 3 November. 7

BBC: Trump administration to provide reduced food aid as shutdown nears record

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Federal Judge John J McConnell Jr ordered the Trump administration to make full Snap benefit payments by 3 November. 6

BBC: Mississippi mum says she shot dead one of remaining escaped monkeys

United Kingdom United Kingdom: In a separate ruling in Rhode Island, federal Judge John J McConnell Jr ordered the Trump administration to make full Snap benefit payments by 3 November. 6

BBC: Trump says he doubts US will go to war with Venezuela

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Rhode Island federal Judge John J McConnell Jr ordered the Trump administration to make full Snap benefit payments. 7

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