Trump Administration Revokes $188M in FEMA Funds for NYC Migrant Services

The move, part of a broader immigration enforcement agenda, prompts legal action from New York City officials who call the withdrawal unlawful.

The Trump administration has canceled $188 million in FEMA grants allocated for New York City's migrant shelters and services, including $106 million already disbursed to the city.
This funding was originally appropriated during the Biden administration to assist NYC in managing a surge of over 230,000 asylum seekers in recent years.
Acting FEMA Administrator Craig Hamilton stated that the funding supports individuals without legal status and is inconsistent with the Department of Homeland Security's enforcement priorities.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has condemned the clawback as unlawful and announced that the city is preparing a legal challenge to retain the funds.
The revocation follows a previous withdrawal of $80 million in February 2025, reflecting the administration's intensified focus on immigration policy and federal funding cuts to cities managing migrant crises.