States Sue Trump Over Disaster, Education Funds

A coalition of 20 states, including Maine, Massachusetts, Colorado, and Arizona, has filed lawsuits against the Trump administration over the termination of major federal grant programs. One lawsuit challenges FEMA's decision to end a disaster preparedness funding initiative that supports critical infrastructure projects such as levee construction and emergency shelters, following deadly floods in Texas. The states argue this termination is unlawful and deprives local governments of essential resources. Another lawsuit alleges the administration unlawfully froze $6.8 billion in education funding just before the academic year, threatening school programs and budgets. State officials describe the funding cuts as arbitrary and harmful to students and disaster resilience. The lawsuits seek to restore both disaster preparedness and education funds to support community safety and education.