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Judge Rules Against Withholding Counterterrorism Funds Linked to Election Administration Changes

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's rule to withhold 20% of counterterrorism funds from states unless they changed election administration practices was unlawful. U.S. District Court Judge Amir Ali stated that FEMA exceeded its authority and failed to demonstrate a connection between the proposed changes and counterterrorism efforts. The ruling followed a lawsuit from several counties and cities challenging the rule.

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A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's rule to withhold 20% of counterterrorism funds from states unless they changed election administration practices was unlawful. U.S. District Court Judge Amir Ali stated that FEMA exceeded its authority and failed to demonstrate a connection between the proposed changes and counterterrorism efforts. The ruling followed a lawsuit from several counties and cities challenging the rule.

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Feds can't withhold counterterrorism funds from states to force election admin changes, judge rules

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Judge Rules Against Withholding Counterterrorism Funds Linked to Election Administration Changes