Judge Rules Homeland Security Plan to Cut FEMA Staff in Half Is Unlawful Posted on September 13, 2026September 13, 2026 By Emily Chen No Comments on Judge Rules Homeland Security Plan to Cut FEMA Staff in Half Is Unlawful FEMA Headquarters in Washington Face Legal Challenge A judge ruled on Friday that a Department of Homeland Security initiative to cut staff at FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) is unlawful. NY Criminal Defense Lawyer