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.
Former FEMA CFO sues after firing over New York grant to house migrants
CORRECTION: Mary Comans is the former chief financial officer of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. An earlier version of this story included incorrect information. The former chief
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 ...
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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.
Opinion: Trump, Musk's Machiavellian FEMA hoax relies on people not understanding tax law
Elon Musk's claims of misspent money on hotel rooms for migrants in NYC by FEMA are false, part of his and Trump's plan to ...
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Fired FEMA official sues for unlawful termination
A former senior official at the Federal Emergency Management Agency who was abruptly fired three weeks ago during a political ...
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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 ...
Judge Blocks Trump’s Funding Freeze, Saying White House Put Itself ‘Above Congress’
The judge had already ruled that the administration was not complying with his previous order requiring the government to ...