Restoring Access to SNAP Benefits
Ensured food assistance continued during a federal shutdown, preventing disruption for millions of recipients.
Protecting Funding for Survivor Services
Maintained access to federal grants supporting domestic violence programs and the services survivors rely on.
Maintaining Housing Support for Vulnerable Communities
Protected funding for housing programs serving more than 170,000 people.
Blocking Unlawful Restrictions on Federal Funding
Prevented changes that would have limited access to federal funding for nonprofits and the communities they serve.
LCRI Taking Action
LCRI steps in when funding, services, or legal protections are at risk.
Restoring Access to SNAP benefits
RI State Council of Churches v. Rollins
During a federal shutdown, the government attempted to issue only partial SNAP benefits, despite knowing that full payments were required. This created immediate risk for individuals and families who rely on SNAP for food assistance. What LCRI did Through the Nonprofit Legal Protection Project, LCRI supported legal action challenging the government’s handling of SNAP benefits. Working with partners including Democracy Forward, the case sought to compel the government to release full benefits and maintain existing waivers. Outcome The court issued an order requiring the government to distribute full SNAP benefits and prevent early termination of work requirement waivers. This ensured continued access to food assistance for millions of people nationwide.
Preserving funding for survivor services
RICADV v. Bondi
New federal restrictions threatened funding for domestic violence and sexual assault programs across multiple states. These restrictions placed critical services, including housing and legal support, at risk. What LCRI did LCRI supported litigation challenging these restrictions, working with national partners and coalitions representing service providers across the country. The case focused on preventing unlawful limitations on federal grant programs. Outcome The court blocked enforcement of the new restrictions, allowing organizations to continue accessing funding and delivering services to survivors.
Maintaining housing support for vulnerable communities
National Alliance to End Homelessness v. HUD
Changes to federal housing programs threatened funding tied to the Continuum of Care system, which supports individuals experiencing homelessness. What LCRI did LCRI supported legal action challenging these changes, working with national and local partners to prevent disruption to housing programs and maintain access to funding. Outcome The court issued a preliminary injunction blocking the changes and requiring the government to process applications under the existing framework. This protected housing for more than 170,000 people nationwide.
Blocking unlawful restrictions on federal funding
RICADV v. Kennedy
Federal agencies introduced new conditions on major grant programs that would have limited access to funding for nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable populations. What LCRI did LCRI supported a nationwide legal challenge to these restrictions, working with partners to address changes across multiple federal funding streams. Outcome The court blocked the restrictions, preserving access to billions of dollars in federal funding for nonprofit organizations.