North Carolina Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Against FEMA Over Grant Conditions
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is part of a group of 24 states suing FEMA, challenging conditions on federal counterterrorism grant funding.
Charlotte, NC, July 27, 2026 —
RALEIGH, NC – North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has joined a coalition of 24 states in filing a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The legal action challenges certain conditions attached to federal counterterrorism grant funding.
The lawsuit, filed by the group of state attorneys general, targets specific requirements imposed by FEMA on how these grants can be utilized. Details regarding the exact nature of these challenged conditions were not fully specified in the provided summary.
The participating states aim to contest what they perceive as federal overreach or inappropriate stipulations within the grant application and distribution process. Counterterrorism grants are typically allocated to state and local governments to enhance their capabilities in preventing, preparing for, and responding to acts of terrorism.
Attorney General Jackson’s involvement signifies North Carolina’s alignment with other states in questioning the federal government’s authority or methodology in setting the terms for these critical security funds. The specific implications for North Carolina’s emergency preparedness initiatives and funding are not yet detailed.
The outcome of this multi-state litigation could have significant ramifications for the allocation and administration of federal homeland security grants across the nation. Further details on the legal arguments and the specific grant programs affected are expected as the case progresses.
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