POLITICSJUST SECURITY
No, Trump Can’t Withhold Anti-Terrorism Funds to Pressure States to Change Their Election Rules
President Trump attempted to use a FEMA terrorism-prevention grant program to pressure states into adopting specific election administration policies, including transitioning voting systems and verifying voter citizenship. The administration's requirements faced resistance from Congress and courts, which have blocked similar efforts in the past.
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