NewsWFLA News Channel 8September 13, 2026Hillsborough County
Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration's Attempt to Cut FEMA Workforce Illegal
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A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration broke the law by attempting to cut the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) workforce. The decision found that the Department of Homeland Security unlawfully usurped FEMA's authority during the ruling issued on Friday.
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The ruling prevents staffing cuts at the federal agency responsible for disaster relief during hurricane season.
Key Facts
- A federal judge determined that the Trump administration broke the law by attempting to cut FEMA's workforce.
- U.S. District Judge Susan Illston stated in her order that the Department of Homeland Security unlawfully usurped FEMA's authority.
- The judicial ruling coincided with the start of America's hurricane season.
Who's Mentioned
otherHurricane Katrina“Disaster that prompted the 2005 federal law”OrganizationThe Hill“Media outlet that received a statement from a FEMA spokesperson”OrganizationAsheville Citizen-Times“Publication interviewed FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton”PersonSusan Illston“U.S. District Judge who issued the ruling”OrganizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Defendant department accused of unlawfully usurping FEMA authority”PersonKristi Noem“Former DHS Secretary”PersonMarkwayne Mullin“Secretary of DHS”PersonCameron Hamilton“FEMA Administrator”PersonTrump“President whose administration attempted workforce cuts”OrganizationFederal Emergency Management Agency“Agency subject to proposed workforce cuts”OrganizationTrump administration“Administration that attempted to cut the FEMA workforce”