Federal judge rules Trump DHS plan for 50% FEMA staffing cuts was unlawful
The judge said the plan, put together by DHS, appeared as if it was “pulled from thin air” and would impede FEMA’s ability to fulfill its legally mandated duty to respond to disasters.
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7 viewpointsDHS secretary defends smaller FEMA workforce after judge challenges 50% staffing cut plans
Federal judge rules Homeland Security plan for 50% FEMA staffing cuts was unlawful
Judge rules that Trump plan to halve FEMA workforce violated law
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3 viewpointsFederal Judge Rules Trump Administration’s Plan to Cut FEMA Workforce in Half Is Unlawful
Federal judge rules Trump admin plan to cut FEMA workforce in half is unlawful
Judge blocks Trump administration directive to cut half of FEMA’s workforce
Federal judge rules Trump DHS plan for 50% FEMA staffing cuts was unlawful
Judge rules that Trump plan to halve FEMA workforce violated law