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September 28, 2026
Federal Judge Blocks FEMA's Election-Linked Funding Conditions
- Judge Amir Ali ruled FEMA exceeded its authority by conditioning funds on election changes.
- The lawsuit was filed by Texas counties, a Tennessee county, and Columbus, Ohio.
- The Brennan Center argued the rule jeopardized public safety and election security.
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- Judge blocks Trump from tying anti-terrorism grants to election changesSep 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM · Reuters
- Feds can't withhold counterterrorism funds from states to force election admin changes, judge rulesSep 28, 2026 at 6:41 PM · CNBC