Summary
A federal judge, appointed by President George W. Bush, criticized President Donald Trump's administration for imposing conditions on FEMA grants that were previously ruled unlawful. The judge accused the administration of requiring states to agree to assist with immigration enforcement to receive federal disaster funding. The judge described the new conditions as an attempt to pressure states against his earlier order.
Key Facts
- A federal judge rebuked President Trump's administration for unlawful FEMA grant conditions.
- The judge had previously ordered FEMA not to link grants to immigration enforcement help.
- The judge said the administration violated this prior order with new requirements.
- The contested conditions may force states to choose between compliance or losing funding.
- The judge argued the new conditions were not in good faith but a coercive tactic.
- This matter concerns disaster funding essential for states, appropriated by Congress.
