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Federal Judge Blocks SNAP Soda Ban

Updated 2026-06-23 01:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's ban on using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds for soda, ruling that the agency overstepped its authority.

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The Hill
A federal judge has blocked bans on the usage of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for soda enacted by the Trump administration. “Congress defined what ‘food’ is supposed to be, and it did not authorize the agency to amend or waive the definition it enacted. It did not authorize t
2026-06-23 00:47 UTC
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