DC District Court rules USDA's approval of state SNAP soda bans violated federal law
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A US District Court in DC ruled that the USDA violated its own laws when it approved waivers allowing states to ban SNAP recipients from using EBT cards to purchase sodas and certain other foods. The court found that the USDA used the wrong statute (7 U.S.C. § 2026(b)) as authorization, as that statute does not cover projects aimed at improving the health of SNAP recipients. The ruling effectively strikes down state-level attempts to restrict SNAP purchases of sugary drinks and other items.
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bskyDC District Court rules USDA's approval of state SNAP soda bans violated federal lawfoodpolitics.comKey quotes
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USDA violated its own laws when it approved SNAP food restriction waivers allowing states to ban purchases of sodas and some other foods using their Electronic Benefit Cards
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