Summary
Several FEMA employees were put on leave after they signed a letter criticizing budget cuts by the Trump administration. The letter also warned against ending climate change research and was made public by a nonprofit group. The Department of Homeland Security and FEMA have not yet responded to requests for comments about the situation.
Key Facts
- Some FEMA staff signed a letter called the "Katrina Declaration."
- The letter criticizes the Trump administration's budget cuts to FEMA.
- Employees involved were reportedly helping with flood relief efforts in Texas.
- The nonprofit Stand Up for Science made the letter public.
- The nonprofit claims that placing staff on leave is illegal retaliation.
- The letter criticizes actions by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
- DHS and FEMA have not provided comments on the issue as of the report.
