A judge ruled that a Homeland Security plan to cut FEMA staffing in half is unlawful. The ruling said the reduction would hinder FEMA’s ability to respond to disasters.
WHO:A judge
WHAT:Ruling that a Homeland Security plan to cut FEMA staff in half is unlawful
WHEN:Reported Sep 13, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The judge said cutting FEMA staff in half would hinder the agency’s ability to respond to disasters.
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