# U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Type: government agency

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-23**: Ruling Made Public; Administration Silent on Appeal — News outlets report the decision; the Trump administration has not indicated whether it will appeal to a higher court.
- **2026-06-22**: Federal Judge Blocks SNAP Restrictions Nationwide — U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson issues a ruling preventing the government from prohibiting SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks, invalidating waivers in 23 states.
- **2026-03**: Colorado Reverses Course on SNAP Restrictions — The Colorado human services board votes against implementing a ban on SNAP purchases of candy and sugary drinks after a hearing where beneficiaries and advocates raised concerns about stigmatization.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Judge Blocks SNAP Restrictions in 23 States, Citing Flawed Definition of Food
2026-06-25 12:59:50 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

A federal judge halts the Make America Healthy Again campaign's food aid restrictions, ruling the USDA illegally redefined 'food' to exclude candy and soda. The decision strikes down waivers in 23 states and sets a precedent on administrative overreach.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/legal-snap-ruling-flawed-food-definition

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