Obama-Appointed Judge Blocks Trump Bid to Ban SNAP Recipients from Buying Sugary Food Items

A judge appointed by Obama blocked Trump's administration's attempt to allow certain states to ban SNAP recipients from purchasing sugary products with their food stamps, prompting a warning from the White House that this decision won't be its final say. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit brought by several health organizations and state attorneys general. Several states had previously challenged the proposal, arguing it would unfairly burden low-income families. The White House has vowed to appeal the ruling.