Judge: Trump Ended FEMA Disaster Prevention Program Unlawfully

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully ended the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, which aids communities in preparing for natural disasters. The decision followed a lawsuit by 20 states, primarily led by Democrats, asserting that the administration overstepped its authority. Judge Richard Stearns emphasized the program’s importance in protecting lives against disasters. BRIC, the largest FEMA resiliency initiative, has allocated around $4.5 billion for nearly 2,000 projects in recent years.

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