New York Attorney General Letitia James and 19 other state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the federal government, protesting the withholding of emergency preparedness funds linked to compliance with Donald Trump's deportation agenda. The legal challenge highlights concerns that the Department of Homeland Security's new rules unlawfully tie disaster relief to statesâ involvement in immigration enforcement. The suit aims to ensure states can access these funds regardless of their immigration policies, criticizing the federal government for prioritizing coercive tactics over public safety and preparedness.
DHS is holding states hostage by forcing them to choose between disaster preparedness and enabling the administration's illegal and chaotic immigration agenda.
This funding is vital to keeping New Yorkers safe during hurricanes, floods and other catastrophes. The federal government cannot weaponize disaster relief to coerce states into abandoning public safety and community trust.
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