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Unions sue to block Trump's plan to cut 10,000 FEMA jobs, citing legal and disaster-response risks.
Federal worker unions have filed a new lawsuit to block the Trump administration’s plan to cut 10,000 jobs at FEMA, arguing the move violates congressional law and weakens disaster response.
The January 2026 suit claims DHS overrode FEMA’s recommendations to renew emergency staff contracts, undermining the agency’s mission under the Stafford Act.
The action builds on a prior 2025 lawsuit challenging broader federal layoffs.
The administration seeks to reduce FEMA’s workforce by half and shift disaster funding to states, citing cost and bias concerns, though a canceled report recommended against abolishing FEMA.
The legal fight occurs amid political turmoil, including a recent fatal federal raid in Minneapolis and ongoing debates over a funding bill that could trigger a government shutdown.
Los sindicatos demandaron para bloquear el plan de Trump de recortar 10.000 empleos de FEMA, citando riesgos legales y de respuesta a desastres.