Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, July 23, 2026 —

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that he is leading a coalition of 24 state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration. The legal action challenges new conditions recently imposed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on federal disaster-preparedness grants.

The coalition argues that these new conditions are an attempt by the federal government to force states to alter their policies, which could impact the availability of crucial disaster preparedness funding. The lawsuit contends that the federal agencies are exceeding their authority by attaching these policy-related mandates to grant eligibility.

Details regarding the specific policy alterations demanded by FEMA and DHS were not immediately available. The coalition has stated its opposition to what it views as federal overreach in dictating state-level policies as a prerequisite for receiving federal aid for disaster preparedness.

California, along with the other participating states, relies on these grants to bolster their capabilities in responding to and recovering from natural disasters. The attorneys general involved in the lawsuit expressed concern that the new grant conditions could undermine their ability to prepare for and manage emergencies effectively.

The lawsuit was filed in a federal court, though the specific court and filing date were not provided. The coalition is seeking a judicial ruling that would invalidate the new conditions imposed by FEMA and DHS on the disaster-preparedness grants.

Further details about the legal arguments presented by the coalition and the potential implications for states seeking federal disaster preparedness funding are expected to emerge as the case proceeds.



Story summarized from the original created by Iman Palm on fox40.com, see more information here.

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