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Judge Blocks SNAP Restrictions On Sugary Drinks, Candy
Judge Blocks SNAP Restrictions On Sugary Drinks, Candy
Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times,
A federal judge on Monday blocked the USDA from restricting the use of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to buy sugary foods or drinks in five states.
Bags of candy on shelves at a Target store in Austin, Texas, on June 4, 2025. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson issued the ruling in response to a lawsuit by five SNAP recipients challenging the Agriculture Department's (USDA's) issuance of waivers for Colorado, Iowa, West...
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