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U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson
Coverage of U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson in the Nexus archive.
- Arkansas will move forward with a ban on using SNAP for candy and soda despite recent court ruling
Arkansas will implement a ban on using SNAP benefits to purchase candy and soda starting this week, despite a recent federal court ruling that invalidated similar restrictions in other states. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders cited public health concerns, including obesity and diabetes, as the rationale for the policy, which aligns with a federal campaign advocating for healthier food choices.