Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Judge Halts Trump's $233 Million Counterterrorism Fund Cuts
The Trump administration decided to cut $233 million in funding meant to help states protect themselves from terrorism.
Eleven states sued, claiming the cuts were unfair and retaliatory.
A judge agreed that the cuts seemed to have been made in a rush and might be against the rules.
The judge temporarily stopped the cuts so the situation could be reviewed further.
The states said they needed the money to prepare for emergencies.
The judge was concerned with how suddenly the funds were reduced.
Illinois faced a 69% cut, and New York faced a 79% cut in funding.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting $233 million in counterterrorism grants.
The cuts targeted Democratic-led states, including New York and Illinois.
Eleven states sued the Trump administration over the funding changes.
The judge stated the cuts likely violated the Administrative Procedures Act.
The cuts were made under FEMA's Homeland Security Grant Program.
- Who
- U.S. District Judge Mary S. McElroy and the Trump administration
- What
- Temporary halt of $233 million in counterterrorism funding cuts
- When
- The cuts were announced on Saturday and the ruling was issued on Tuesday
- Where
- Rhode Island (federal court)
- Why
- Judge McElroy blocked the cuts, citing potential violations of the Administrative Procedures Act and the timing of the cuts.
- Affected States
- Eleven states, including New York and Illinois
- Grant Program
- Homeland Security Grant Program (FEMA)
- Funding Cut
- $233 million
- Judge
- Mary S. McElroy
- Reason for Halt
- Potential violation of the Administrative Procedures Act