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Jun 25, 2026

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's SNAP Restrictions on Candy and Sugary Drinks

A federal judge struck down efforts by the Trump administration and five states to restrict SNAP recipients from purchasing soda, candy, and sugary drinks, ruling that the U.S. Department of Agriculture exceeded its authority.

Jun 25, 2026·2 sources

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▪U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled that the U.S. Department of Agriculture exceeded its legal authority by approving waivers that conflict with the congressional definition of food
▪U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson stated that improving nutrition is not a legally authorized reason for the federal government to grant SNAP waivers to states
▪Louisiana experienced a 16% decline in SNAP participation between July 2025 and March 2026

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Federal court rulings1 Food policy1 Public health policy1 Trump administration1 U.S. policy & law1

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