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States Sue Over Political Funding Demands | Seattle News
Twenty-four states, led by Washington’s Attorney General Nick Brown, are suing DHS and FEMA over politically charged conditions attached to billions in emergency and counterterrorism funding. The states argue federal agencies are forcing them to alter election laws and assist with immigration enforcement — a move they say violates the intent of the grants. Previous attempts to impose similar immigration-related requirements were blocked by courts, and this time, states warn that noncompliance could cost them 20% of critical Homeland Security funding. The lawsuit also challenges FEMA’s power…
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