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Feds can't withhold counterterrorism funds from states to force election admin changes, judge rules - CNBC

US · 2026-09-28

Key takeaway

Federal judge rules FEMA cannot tie counterterrorism grants to election administration changes.

  1. Step 1 · The triggera federal judge rules FEMA cannot require election administration changes as a condition for counterterrorism grants
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onaffected states and municipalities regain access to grant funds without altering election procedures
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youlocal government security and emergency preparedness budgets stabilize, supporting continuity for SME contractors

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