Federal judge voids SNAP restrictions on sugary foods in Tennessee, other states

By: Cassandra Stephenson

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: June 23, 2026

Words: 508

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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A federal judge on Monday voided pilot programs that allowed a handful of states — including Tennessee — to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to purchase soda and sugary processed foods.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, who oversees SNAP, did not have the legal authority to approve the waivers, U.S. District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson wrote in her opinion.

The National Center for Law and Economic …

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