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Judge Rules Trump's Order to Halve FEMA Workforce Illegal

September 13, 2026

Summary

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully by attempting to cut half of FEMA's workforce, stating that the Department of Homeland Security usurped FEMA's authority over its personnel.

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  • Judge rules Trump administration order to fire FEMA staffers was illegal - CNN

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  • Trump's plan to halve FEMA workforce illegal, judge rules
  • US judge rules that Trump plan to halve FEMA workforce violated law

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