House voted to ban sale of sugary drinks bigger than 2 ounces in some venues . Issue ##d weeks of debate on public - health imperatives and consumer freedom . The two groups have filed a joint brief supporting a lawsuit by the American Beverage Association in which they say New York 's unelected Board of Health overstepped its power in approving the ban the sale of sugary drinks bigger than 16 ounces in certain city venues . NAACP , National Federation filed brief of lawsuit by American Beverage Association .
House voted to ban sale of sugary drinks bigger than 2 ounces in some venues . Issue ##d weeks of debate on public - health imperatives and consumer freedom . NAACP , National Federation filed brief of lawsuit by American Beverage Association .