25 States Sue FEMA and DHS Over Alleged Withholding of Disaster Relief Funds
A coalition of 25 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The lawsuit alleges that the federal government is withholding disaster relief and counterterrorism funding unless the states agree to share their voter rolls. The attorneys general of these states argue that this requirement is an overreach of federal authority and could compromise voter privacy. The legal action reflects growing tensions between state governments and federal agencies over the management and distribution of critical resources.