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Reported: FEMA blocks $10B in disaster aid to nonprofits allegedly serving undocumented migrants

  1. Original Date Announced

    March 28, 2025

    Politico reports that FEMA has blocked "nearly $10 billion in disaster aid for nonprofits including hospitals as it seeks to identify funding that could be used to help undocumented migrants." The blocked money was already approved to help nonprofits rebuild after disaster. The funding freeze is part of a review mandated by EO 14159 § 19 targeting federal funds provided to nonprofits serving "removable or illegal aliens."

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    2025.03.28 Reported: FEMA Blocks $10B in Disaster Aid Over Immigration Concerns - Politico
  2. Subsequent Trump and Court Action

    August 27, 2025

    2025.08.27 Reported: DHS moves to bar aid groups from serving undocumented immigrants - Washington Post

    The Washington Post reports that DHS has issued new FEMA disaster-aid contract rules barring states and federally funded nonprofits from providing assistance to undocumented immigrants. The updated terms require groups to cooperate with immigration enforcement, prohibit programs that “benefit illegal immigrants,” and restrict the use of federal funds for DEI initiatives. Disaster-relief organizations including the Red Cross and Salvation Army warn the policy will hinder aid to vulnerable populations and may conflict with state privacy laws and constitutional protections for faith-based groups.

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Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Trump Administration Action: Agency Directive
Subject Matter: Humanitarian
Agencies Affected: Other

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