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Blue States Sue Over Major Terrorism Funding Cuts

10/1/2025

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Blue States Sue

A blue-state coalition, including California and New York, filed a lawsuit over terrorism-prevention funding cuts.
The suit claims reductions are politically motivated against states opposing federal immigration policies; Illinois faced 69% cuts and New York 79%.
Homeland Security Grant Program funds total over $100 million; DHS has not explained the adjustments directed by Secretary Kristi Noem.

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Trump Cuts Grants

The Trump administration rescinded over $15 million in targeted violence prevention grants, reducing local resources.
Franklin School District lost $486,386 for mental health and truancy programs; Pierce County lost most of its $706,000 threat assessment grant.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remains committed to counterterrorism, while experts warn predicting attacks is difficult and attackers may cite mental health issues and ideologies.

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Blue States Sue

A blue-state coalition, including California and New York, filed a lawsuit over terrorism-prevention funding cuts.
The suit claims reductions are politically motivated against states opposing federal immigration policies; Illinois faced 69% cuts and New York 79%.
Homeland Security Grant Program funds total over $100 million; DHS has not explained the adjustments directed by Secretary Kristi Noem.

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