A federal judge has issued a ruling declaring that the Trump administration’s attempt to cut the Federal Emergency Management Agency workforce by half was unlawful.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Plan to Cut FEMA Workforce in Half
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This is a significant ruling. Cutting the workforce by half seems irresponsible given the increasing frequency of natural catastrophes across the country.
Finally, some judicial pushback against these reckless personnel cuts. FEMA needs staff to respond to disasters effectively.