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Federal judge rules Trump plan to cut FEMA by 50 percent was unlawful
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The New York TimesLean Left
Judge Rules Homeland Security Plan to Cut FEMA Staff in Half Is Unlawful
The judge said the plan would hinder the agency’s ability to respond to disasters.
Sep 13, 2026
The Washington PostLean Left
Federal judge rules Trump plan to cut FEMA by 50 percent was unlawful
The judge said the plan, put together by DHS, appeared as if it was "pulled from thin air" and would impede FEMA's ability to fulfill its legally mandated duty to respond to disasters.
Sep 12, 2026