DHS fires four FEMA officials over payments to NYC to house migrants
DHS fires four FEMA officials over payments to NYC to house migrants
The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that it fired four Federal Emergency Management Agency officials over payments provided to New York City to house migrants, arguing without evidence that the officials circumvented leadership.
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The payments appear to stem from an existing program that was the target of Republican attacks during the 2024 presidential campaign. The Shelter and Services Program is administered by FEMA, in partnership with US Customs and Border Protection, to aid cities sheltering migrants. It is a separate pot of money unrelated to disaster relief. In fiscal year 2024, Congress appropriated $650 million for the program, according to the agency.
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CNN reached out to DHS for additional information on what the employees did that amounted to circumventing leadership and if the payments fell under the existing Shelter and Services program.
The Homeland Security spokesperson said more information would be provided when available.