Kristin Bateman

Kristin Bateman is a lawyer known for her advocacy on behalf of low-income individuals and families, particularly in relation to food security issues. She was recently in the news for representing a coalition of cities and non-profit organizations in a legal challenge against the Trump administration's decision to only partially fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) benefits during a federal shutdown. Bateman argued that the administration's actions were not only detrimental to those relying on food assistance but also politically motivated, leveraging people's hunger in the context of a partisan struggle.