NEWSNATIONNOW (Tara Suter and The Hill) - Federal judge blocks bans on SNAP use for soda
Judge says Congress defined what "food" is and did not authorize the USDA to waive that definition.
NYTIMES (Linda Qiu) - Judge Blocks Bans on Using Food Stamps for Sugary Drinks and Candy
A federal judge ruled that the Agriculture Department lacked the authority to approve state waivers that restrict what SNAP participants can buy with their benefits.
JUSTTHENEWS (Natalia Mittelstadt) - Food stamp recipients sue Agriculture Department over restrictions on sugary drinks, candy
The plaintiffs claim that either they or family members rely on the restricted foods to manage health conditions such as diabetes and allergies