Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect $17 Million for NC’s Emergency Management and First Responders
By Marge | Published 2025-11-10T15:18:48.185+00:00
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Raleigh -- Press Release November 5, 2025: Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for withholding money promised to the states for emergency management, disaster relief, and homeland security operations.
The federal government’s unlawful actions threaten North Carolina’s ability to respond quickly and protect people during natural disasters and public safety crises, such as Hurricane Helene.“Our emergency management and first responder teams worked around the clock in the weeks following Hurricane Helene, and these funds were critical to their work,” said Attorney General Jeff Jackson. “We’re in hurricane season right now, and without these funds, we’ll be left with fewer resources to help peopl