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State Bans
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abcnews.go.comworld13 days ago
Supreme Court upholds state bans on biological males in female sports
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Tuesday to uphold state laws in West Virginia and Idaho that bar biological males from female athletic categories. Athletes who challenged the policies said the decision affirms the legality of separate women's divisions.
abcnews.go.compolitics13 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court to Review State Bans on Semiautomatic Rifles
The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to review cases testing state and local prohibitions on semiautomatic assault weapons such as the AR-15. The cases, involving restrictions in Illinois and California, are scheduled for argument in the fall term. Nine other Democratic-led states ma…
Washington Examinerpolitics20 days ago
Judge Blocks State Bans on Soda and Candy Purchases With SNAP Benefits
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson rescinded approvals that would have let states bar SNAP benefits from soda, candy and similar items. The ruling preserves existing federal rules for the nutrition assistance program.
Abc Newspolitics21 days ago
Judge Blocks State Bans on Candy and Soda Purchases With SNAP Benefits
A federal judge ruled that the Agriculture Department cannot approve state waivers restricting what SNAP recipients may buy. The decision affects restrictions in 23 states and applies to five states that had challenged the limits.
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Peeps Candy Maker Removes Red Dye 3 Amid State Bans and Federal Food Dye Debate
Just Born, the manufacturer of Peeps marshmallow candies, removed Red Dye 3 from its products in 2024 following California's 2023 ban on synthetic food dyes. The move aligns with state-level restrictions in places like West Virginia, Louisiana, and Texas, while the federal FDA ha…