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Canada News.Net
7 days ago
- Politics
- Canada News.Net
Trump administration links anti-terror grants to border crackdowns
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has introduced a new rule requiring states to dedicate a portion of their terrorism prevention funding toward efforts that aid in migrant arrests. The decision reflects the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to align federal funding streams with its immigration enforcement agenda. Under the updated guidelines, at least 10 percent of each state's Homeland Security Grant Program funds must be spent on activities that enforce immigration laws "against all inadmissible and removable aliens," according to FEMA's latest announcement. The funds can be used for projects that support President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration, including building detention facilities and creating partnerships between local law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Homeland Security Grant Program, initially created by Congress to help states prepare for and respond to potential terrorist threats, will distribute US$373.3 million in this cycle. States have until August 11 to apply for their share. When asked whether Congress had envisioned using terrorism prevention grants for immigration enforcement when the program was created, the White House press office declined to respond directly and referred inquiries to FEMA. All 50 states are eligible for the funding each year. The new condition represents a federal-level push to involve states more directly in immigration operations, an area typically handled at the national level.
Epoch Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Epoch Times
States Must Agree to Use Part of Funds to Arrest Illegal Immigrants to Qualify for Homeland Security Grants: FEMA
The Trump administration will make $454.5 million available to states that agree to use part of the money to assist federal agencies in fighting terrorism and illegal immigration, under the Homeland Security Grant Program. A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) information bulletin released on July 29 said the funds are split between two programs, the State Homeland Security Program and Operation Stonegarden. The funding is to support state and local governments' 'efforts in preventing, protecting against, mitigating, responding to and recovering from acts of terrorism and other threats,' which is a part of the National Preparedness Goal of having all communities ready for all types of disasters and emergencies.
Straits Times
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Trump administration to require states use terrorism funds for migrant arrests
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox A resident enters a FEMA's improvised station to attend claims by local residents affected by floods following the passing of Hurricane Helene, in Marion, North Carolina, U.S., October 5, 2024. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo WASHINGTON - The Trump administration will require U.S. states to spend part of their federal terrorism prevention funds on helping the government arrest migrants, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said. The Tuesday announcement represents President Donald Trump's latest effort to apply federal funding for states to the arrest of migrants. Congress established the Homeland Security Grant Program before Trump took office to help states prepare for and respond to terrorist attacks. FEMA, overseen by the Homeland Security Department, has a mission of helping states address disasters. 'President Trump is keeping his promise to make and keep America safe," a spokesperson for U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in response to a question from Reuters on Wednesday about whether Congress intended the money be spent on arrest of migrants. States say they have used the money previously to buy security cameras, firefighting foam equipment and computers. All 50 states receive the funds annually. States must spend at least 10% of their funds from the Homeland Security Grant Program on enforcing immigration laws 'against all inadmissible and removable aliens,' according to the FEMA announcement. They can use it for tasks in support of Trump's executive order on immigration, including to construct detention facilities or set up partnerships between police officers and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, FEMA said. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Water supply issues during Toa Payoh blaze affected firefighting operations; SCDF investigating Singapore 3 taken to hospital after fire in Marsiling flat Singapore School, parents on alert after vape peddlers approach primary school pupil Singapore Tampines, Toa Payoh BTO flats most popular among first-time home buyers in July HDB launch Sport Leon Marchand sets first world record at World Aquatics C'ships in Singapore Singapore Jail, fine for man linked to case involving 3 bank accounts that received over $680m in total Singapore Provision shop owner who raped 11-year-old gets more than 14 years' jail Singapore Escape, discover, connect: Where new memories are made It said states have until August 11 to apply for their portion of $373.3 million. REUTERS
The Star
29-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
FEMA to require states use terrorism prevention funds for migrant arrests
A resident enters a FEMA's improvised station to attend claims by local residents affected by floods following the passing of Hurricane Helene, in Marion, North Carolina, U.S., October 5, 2024. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Emergency Management Agency will require states to spend part of their federal terrorism prevention funds on helping the Trump administration arrest migrants, as part of the U.S. president's transformation of the agency. This is latest example of the Trump administration tying its goal to arrest migrants to federal funding for states. States must spend at least 10% of their funds from the Homeland Security Grant Program on enforcing immigration laws 'against all inadmissible and removable aliens,' according to an agency announcement. They can use it for tasks that support President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration, including to construct detention facilities or set up partnerships between police officers and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to the post. States have until Aug. 11 to apply for their portion of $373.3 million, according to the post. Congress established the Homeland Security Grant Program before Trump took office to help states prepare for and respond to terrorist attacks. All 50 states receive the funds annually. In the past, they have used the money to buy security cameras, firefighting foam equipment and computers, among other needs, according to statements from state officials. Reuters asked the White House press office whether Congress intended the funds be spent on migrant arrests. The office referred Reuters to FEMA. (Reporting by Courtney Rozen; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama )
Straits Times
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
FEMA to require states use terrorism prevention funds for migrant arrests
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox A resident enters a FEMA's improvised station to attend claims by local residents affected by floods following the passing of Hurricane Helene, in Marion, North Carolina, U.S., October 5, 2024. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo WASHINGTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will require states to spend part of their federal terrorism prevention funds on helping the Trump administration arrest migrants, as part of the U.S. president's transformation of the agency. This is latest example of the Trump administration tying its goal to arrest migrants to federal funding for states. States must spend at least 10% of their funds from the Homeland Security Grant Program on enforcing immigration laws 'against all inadmissible and removable aliens,' according to an agency announcement. They can use it for tasks that support President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration, including to construct detention facilities or set up partnerships between police officers and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to the post. States have until Aug. 11 to apply for their portion of $373.3 million, according to the post. Congress established the Homeland Security Grant Program before Trump took office to help states prepare for and respond to terrorist attacks. All 50 states receive the funds annually. In the past, they have used the money to buy security cameras, firefighting foam equipment and computers, among other needs, according to statements from state officials. Reuters asked the White House press office whether Congress intended the funds be spent on migrant arrests. The office referred Reuters to FEMA. REUTERS
