Judge rules government cant stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A federal judge has ruled that the government cannot prevent SNAP benefits from being used to purchase candy, soda, and sugary drinks. This decision overturns existing and planned restrictions in 23 states under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson stated that the government failed to adhere to its own definition of 'food.' While the Trump administration's campaign aimed to promote healthier choices, the judge emphasized that any restrictions must comply with legal definitions. The Agriculture Department had permitted states to impose limits, but confusion arose over what constitutes acceptable purchases. An appeal from the administration remains uncertain.
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