Federal judge blocks bans on SNAP use for soda
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A federal judge halted the Trump administration's ban on using SNAP benefits to purchase soda, arguing that Congress didn't authorize the agency to change what constitutes "food." This ruling is significant because it upholds the original legislative intent behind SNAP, which aims to support nutritious food purchases for low-income families. The decision could have broader implications for federal agencies' discretion in implementing regulations without explicit congressional approval.
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