A judge has ruled that the U.S. government cannot stop people enrolled in the biggest food aid program from using benefits to buy candy and soda

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A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot bar federal food assistance recipients from buying soft drinks, snacks and candy.

The judge said USDA lacks the authority under federal law to approve state requests to restrict SNAP benefits.

A judge has ruled that the U.S. government cannot stop people enrolled in the biggest food aid program from using benefits to buy candy and soda

A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from allowing five states to ban the purchase of sugary drinks and candy with food stamps.

The ruling deals a setback to the "Make America Healthy Again" campaign, which seeks to curb purchases of foods officials say are unhealthy.

The judge said the USDA lacked authority to waive the federal definition of food under the SNAP program.

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