FEMA Investigates Migrant Aid Groups Over Potential Smuggling Violations

The Trump administration is withholding federal grants during a review of nonprofit and local government compliance with immigration laws.

FEMA has requested that grant recipients provide names, contact information, and services rendered for migrants they assisted within 30 days.
The Department of Homeland Security expressed concerns that some organizations may have violated U.S. laws against human smuggling and harboring unauthorized migrants.
Federal grants from FEMA’s Shelter and Services Program, totaling $641 million in fiscal year 2024, are under review, with funding temporarily suspended.
Texas nonprofits and local governments are among the recipients being scrutinized, with some stating the request is burdensome due to limited resources.
This investigation aligns with similar actions by Texas officials targeting migrant aid groups, with legal challenges currently pending in state courts.