Source: Fox News
Summary
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s effort to allow certain states to restrict SNAP recipients from buying sugary products with food stamps. The ruling is a setback for the administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” campaign. The lawsuit was brought by SNAP recipients in five states where the USDA had approved state waivers restricting certain food purchases. The judge ruled that Congress has already defined what “food” is supposed to be, and the USDA cannot waive or amend the definition.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” push has made SNAP reform a central front in its campaign against obesity, diabetes, and chronic disease. The USDA has approved SNAP food restriction waivers in over 20 states. A federal judge has blocked the effort, citing Congress’s definition of “food”. The administration has vowed to continue the fight. The scene is familiar: a clash between the executive branch and the judiciary over the interpretation of a federal program.
Author: Evan Null
