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A federal judge ruled that the government cannot prohibit SNAP beneficiaries from using their benefits to purchase candy, soda, or sugary drinks.

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Amy Berman Jackson
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June 27, 2026

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia opinion

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  • Multiple independent sources confirm that a federal judge (Amy Berman Jackson) ruled the USDA cannot prohibit SNAP beneficiaries from using benefits to buy candy, soda, or sugary drinks, finding the agency violated its own definition of 'food' and procedural requirements.
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Multiple independent sources confirm that a federal judge (Amy Berman Jackson) ruled the USDA cannot prohibit SNAP beneficiaries from using benefits to buy candy, soda, or sugary drinks, finding the agency violated its own definition of 'food' and procedural requirements.

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