Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Trump to Divert Terrorism Funds for Migrant Arrests
The Trump administration is making states use money meant for stopping terrorism to instead arrest immigrants.
This money comes from a program called the Homeland Security Grant Program, which helps states prepare for emergencies.
Now, states have to spend at least 10% of this money on catching and arresting immigrants.
They can use this money to build detention centers or team up police with ICE, the immigration police.
States have until August 11 to ask for their part of the $373.3 million.
The Trump administration mandates states to use terrorism prevention funds for arresting migrants.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the requirement.
States must allocate at least 10% of their Homeland Security Grant Program funds for immigration law enforcement.
Funds can support activities related to Trump's immigration executive order, including detention facilities and partnerships with ICE.
States have until August 11 to apply for their share of $373.3 million.
- Who
- The Trump administration and U.S. states.
- What
- The Trump administration is requiring states to use terrorism prevention funds to arrest migrants.
- When
- The announcement was made by FEMA.
- Where
- U.S. states.
- Why
- To enforce immigration laws and support the administration's immigration policies.
- Agency
- FEMA
- Funding Program
- Homeland Security Grant Program
- Required Spending
- At least 10% of funds
- Purpose
- Enforcing immigration laws
- Total Funds
- $373.3 million
- Application Deadline
- August 11