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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Cuts to Emergency Funds

10/2/2025

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  • A Rhode Island federal judge blocked Trump administration's bid to freeze emergency preparedness funds for states opposing his immigration policies.
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said 11 states, including New York and Illinois, would face cuts to counterterrorism grants.
  • Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison plans to challenge the order, arguing it conflicts with state anti-discrimination laws protecting gender identity.