Opinion In Civil Action No. 2026-0861: Aragon et al., v. Rollins et al.

The ruling was issued on June 22, 2026. The complaint alleged that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) improperly approved state pilots to set limits on the types of foods that could be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Specifically, the pilots stated that SNAP benefits could not be used to purchase foods and beverages that the state defined as “junk food.” The ruling applies to Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee, and West Virginia.

The plaintiffs alleged that when the USDA approved the state pilot requests, it violated the Administrative Procedure Act. Specifically, the USDA exceeded its statutory authority . . .