Judge rules government can’t stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

A federal judge ruled the government cannot block Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from being used to purchase candy and sugary drinks, citing violations of the law and the program's definition of 'food.' The decision affects 23 states where restrictions were planned or implemented as part of the 'Make America Healthy Again' campaign, which aimed to curb obesity and chronic diseases by limiting purchases of unhealthy items.