FEMA, illegal migrants

What we know about Trump's claim FEMA sent $59M to 'house illegal migrants' in 'luxury hotels' in New York
Addressing a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump made several claims about federal spending that he described as wasteful — including the assertion that his administration had identified $59 million supposedly spent on New York City hotel rooms to house immigrants living in the country illegally.
Ex-FEMA official who was fired over migrants staying in 'luxury' hotels files lawsuit
An ex-FEMA official who was fired over payments to New York City for housing migrants in what critics called "luxury hotels" has sued the Trump administration.
Assessing Claims That the Biden Administration ‘Stole FEMA Money’ to House Migrants
A viral post claims that FEMA sent hurricane relief funds to New York City earlier this month to pay for housing illegal immigrants in hotels. “Elon just announced … The Biden Administration stole FEMA money that was meant for American hurricane victims and spent it on luxury hotels for illegals in New York!” the post reads.
New York City sues Trump over clawback of FEMA migrant funding
New York City is taking the Trump administration to court over its decision to clawback more than $80 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds for
New York City denied request FEMA return $80M in migrant funds
A federal judge blocked New York City’s request for President Donald Trump’s administration to return $80 million in FEMA funds allocated for migrant shelters and services.
Judge Denies NYC Bid Asking FEMA to Return $80 Million Used for Sheltering Illegal Immigrants
DHS clawed back the money last month after firing four FEMA staffers for sending $59 million to New York City hotels housing illegal immigrants.
FEMA CFO fired over payments to New York City for migrants says she had DOGE sign-off
"They told me to do these actions, to make these payments, and then they fired me," said Mary Comans, who was FEMA's chief ...
New York City loses bid for swift return of $80.5 million FEMA migrants grant
A U.S. judge on Wednesday declined to order the Trump administration to immediately return to New York City $80.5 million of ...
Judge rejects NYC’s request to order immediate return of $80 million from FEMA to shelter migrants
A Manhattan federal judge says the Federal Emergency Management Agency doesn't have to immediately return more than $80 ...
Fired FEMA official sues DHS over NYC migrant hotel payments she says DOGE cleared
DHS fired Mary Comans last month over an $80 million grant to New York City that was meant to reimburse the city for housing illegal immigrants in hotels.
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Three FEMA supervisors fired after probe of directive to skip homes with Trump signs
Three more supervisors out at FEMA after investigation of directive to avoid homes supporting Pres. Trump's campaign during hurricane relief.
Federal judge declines to return New York City migrant funds
A federal judge has denied New York City's request to return $80 million in FEMA funds for migrant housing that the Trump ...
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FEMA Disaster Aid Freeze Threatens 'Acute Harm,' Judge Rules
The Federal Emergency Management Agency must show in one week whether it is complying with a judge’s ruling that blocks the ...
Westhampton brush fire contained, arson probe launched, Suffolk County spokesman says
Nicolas Morea, 22, of Hampton Bays, said he was in Riverhead when he spotted the smoke and drove south toward Dune Road. He ...