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Judge Blocks Trump Administration Effort to Restrict SNAP Purchases in Five States

Judge Blocks Trump Administration Effort to Restrict SNAP Purchases in Five States

A federal judge ruled that the administration cannot block SNAP recipients in five states from buying soda and candy, dealing a setback to the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative. The decision maintains current purchasing rules for beneficiaries in those states.

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Trump administration can't block SNAP recipients in 5 states from buying soda and candy, judge rules