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 .
NYC voted to ban sale of sugary drinks bigger than 16 ounces in some venues . Issue caused weeks of debate on public-health imperatives and consumer freedom . NAACP , Hispanic Federation filed brief supporting lawsuit by American Beverage Association .