Trump Administration Halts Federal Funding for Migrant Aid Groups

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem orders a review of grants to NGOs, citing concerns over illegal immigration facilitation.

The Department of Homeland Security has frozen hundreds of millions in federal grants to NGOs and municipalities aiding migrants, pending a 90-day review.
Secretary Kristi Noem claims some organizations misuse taxpayer funds to encourage illegal immigration and operate outside the U.S. to facilitate border crossings.
Texas has been significantly impacted, with $62.4 million in grants last year supporting major aid groups like Catholic Charities and local governments in San Antonio and El Paso.
Critics argue the funding freeze will disrupt essential services for vetted migrants and increase strain on border communities already overwhelmed by migration challenges.
Supporters of the freeze, including Texas officials and conservative legal groups, allege that some NGOs exploit their humanitarian missions to undermine immigration laws and national security.