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Judge blocks Trump administration’s SNAP restrictions on soda and candy in five states
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mark Richardson , FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this development are available from FOX 2 Detroit, including the specifics of the judge's decision and its implications for those affected by the rule.
C. has blocked a Trump administration rule. The rule would have restricted the use of food stamps to buy certain items.
The restriction was set to apply in five states. It targeted sugary foods and drinks, including soda and candy. Further details on this development are available from FOX 2 Detroit , including the specifics of the judge's decision and its implications for those affected by the rule.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has blocked a Trump administration rule. The rule would have restricted the use of food stamps to buy certain items. The restriction was set to apply in five…
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