States Sue Over Election and Immigration Grant Conditions | Sacramento News

Sacramento News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

California and 24 other states are suing the federal government over new disaster funding rules forcing election system changes and immigration enforcement—turning emergency grants into political leverage. Attorneys general argue the administration overstepped legal authority, violating constitutional limits by tying essential disaster funds to unrelated policies. Led by California, Illinois, New Jersey, and Rhode Island—with support from governors in Kentucky and Pennsylvania—the lawsuit signals a united state pushback against federal overreach and misuse of emergency resources. Listen in…