Thewellnews Judge Blocks Trump’s Election Policy Tied to Terrorism Grants
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- •A federal judge blocked Trump's conditions on terrorism grants related to election changes.
- •The ruling affects $1.1 billion in federal funding intended for counterterrorism efforts.
- •Conditions imposed by the Trump administration were deemed unrelated to terrorism and unconstitutional.
On September 28, 2026, U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to condition $1.1 billion in federal counterterrorism grants on state compliance with specific election administration policies. The lawsuit was initiated by local governments in Texas, Ohio, and Tennessee, arguing that such conditions exceeded the authority of the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA. The judge stated that the requirements, which included mandates for hand-marked paper ballots and voter citizenship verification, were unrelated to terrorism and not authorized by Congress. The ruling is seen as a significant setback for Trump's efforts to exert federal control over state elections. The federal government has not yet indicated whether it will appeal the decision.
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