Federal Judge Vacates Five State SNAP Waivers

Short summary

A federal court vacated SNAP waivers that would have allowed five states to restrict unhealthy foods like soft drinks and candy from food assistance programs. The court found USDA improperly waived statutory definitions without proper notice. The ruling affects 18 similar waivers and undermines the Make America Healthy Again movement's push for state-level SNAP restrictions.

• •Federal court struck down SNAP waivers that would restrict unhealthy foods from food assistance eligibility
• •USDA violated statute by sidestepping notice requirements without demonstrated public impact
• •Decision likely applies to 18 other state waivers, affecting MAHA policy goals

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