On June 23, 2026, a federal judge issued a ruling that blocked bans implemented by the Trump administration and several states on the use of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to purchase soda, candy, and other foods deemed unhealthy. This decision follows a previous initiative led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, which encouraged states to restrict the purchase of certain food items through SNAP.
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Federal Judge Blocks SNAP Soda and Candy Bans
A federal judge has blocked bans on the use of SNAP to buy soda and candy, which were initiated by the Trump administration and several states. The ruling comes after a push from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to limit the purchase of unhealthy foods through the program.
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