Judge Blocks SNAP Snack Bans

A federal judge just struck down rules that would’ve barred SNAP recipients from buying candy and soda, tossing out restrictions planned for 23 states. The administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” push aimed to curb obesity by limiting sugary items — but the judge ruled it violated the law by redefining what counts as “food.” States like Colorado rejected similar bans, citing confusion and stigma. Now the Agriculture Department faces a tough choice: appeal or back down — all while navigating a bigger legal battle over executive power and program integrity. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e59c139291a9733b