A New Lawsuit Alleges Tennessee’s Human Services Department Consistently Fails To Process Snap Applications And Appeals In A Timely Manner, Leaving Many Without Food Assistance. The Plaintiffs, Including A Nonprofit And A Group Of Tennesseans, Claim The Delays Violate Federal Law And The 14th Amendment, Resulting In Hardships Like Hunger, Eviction, And Bankruptcy. The Suit Seeks To Force The State To Comply With Federal Requirements By Processing Applications And Appeals Accurately, Providing Timely Notices, And Holding Hearings For Those Who Appeal Denials.
