In a significant legal victory for 12 states, a federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to cut disaster funding based on immigration policies. U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy ruled that the government's actions were arbitrary, protecting over $233 million intended for vital emergency services. The cuts were motivated by the states' non-compliance with federal immigration enforcement. In her ruling, Judge McElroy emphasized the necessity of this funding for responding to emergencies, particularly in light of recent violent events. States like Massachusetts have hailed the decision as a win against politically motivated funding cuts that jeopardize public safety.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Immigration Funding Cuts
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Immigration Funding Cuts
A recent ruling from a federal judge protects funding for states that refuse to comply with certain immigration enforcement strategies, ensuring disaster relief funding remains intact.
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy has intervened to prevent the Trump administration from reallocating federal Homeland Security funding from states labeled as 'sanctuaries' for their refusal to cooperate with immigration enforcement. The judge's ruling restores over $233 million in grants that were set to be cut from several states due to the administration's controversial policies. This decision reinforces the importance of federal disaster funding, particularly following tragedies such as the recent shooting at Brown University.
