Trump Administration Withdraws $188M in NYC Migrant Shelter Funds

The Trump administration has canceled $188 million in federal grants intended for New York City to reimburse it for sheltering migrants, citing concerns over support for illegal immigration. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the cancellation in a letter, which included a previous withdrawal of $80 million from the city's funds. Mayor Eric Adams has vowed to challenge this decision legally, declaring it unlawful and arguing that New York City did not create the migrant crisis but is bearing its costs, estimated at $7.5 billion over three years. The grants were part of a program approved by Congress to assist local governments in providing services for migrants. Adams criticized the federal government's actions as part of a larger failure to address immigration reform. The city has already filed a lawsuit regarding the earlier funding clawback and is determining the next steps regarding the latest cancellation.