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Federal Judge Blocks USDA From Tying SNAP Benefits to Anti-DEI Policies

10 June 2026 07:30

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the USDA from tying SNAP food aid to anti-DEI policies. - The lawsuit was filed by 20 states, led by California and Massachusetts.

- The provisions required compliance with anti-DEI policies and immigration enforcement. - The judge's order halts enforcement while the case proceeds.

The ruling is a key development in the legal battle over the use of food assistance for political purposes.

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