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

TL;DR

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to ban SNAP recipients from buying soft drinks and candy.
The judge ruled the Agriculture Department exceeded its authority by allowing states to enact these restrictions.
SNAP recipients in five states sued the agency, arguing the ban would destabilize food access and harm those with chronic illnesses.
The ruling is a setback for the 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative, which aimed to remove unhealthy foods from the program.
The decision may provide a roadmap for future legal challenges against similar restrictions in other states.

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