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Judge Orders FEMA to Release Frozen Disaster Funds

4/4/2025

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A federal judge has compelled FEMA to unfreeze disaster relief funds, declaring their manual review process a covert funding freeze tied to a Trump executive order. U.S. District Judge John McConnell's ruling demands compliance within 48 hours, ensuring that much-needed aid reaches those affected by disasters without further delay.

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A federal judge has compelled FEMA to unfreeze disaster relief funds, declaring their manual review process a covert funding freeze tied to a Trump executive order. U.S. District Judge John McConnell's ruling demands compliance within 48 hours, ensuring that much-needed aid reaches those affected by disasters without further delay.