The Trump administration’s ban on preventing food ‌stamp recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks was blocked Monday by a federal judge in Washington, D.C.

A federal judge struck down waivers in Iowa, Colorado, Nebraska, Tennessee and West Virginia that block SNAP being used to buys soda or candy.

A federal judge just threw out a waiver system championed by the Trump administration on SNAP benefits — here's why.

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

A federal judge ruled states cannot restrict what SNAP recipients buy, blocking efforts to limit junk food purchases.

Food restrictions limiting what food stamp recipients could buy in five states were struck down by a federal judge. See states that still have bans.

Monday's ruling scuttles restrictions now in place or planned for the federally funded and state-run Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in 23 states.

With one strike of the gavel, a federal judge has reversed the SNAP restrictions states have been slowly rolling out since ...

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.

A federal judge blocked SNAP soda and candy bans in five states, a ruling that could complicate Alabama’s effort to restrict food stamp purchases.

A judge has thrown out the US government’s bid to prevent SNAP benefits from being used to buy soft drinks and confectionery. Five plaintiffs had brought the case against the United States Department ...