City of Chicago files lawsuit against Trump admin. over alleged unlawful restrictions of federal emergency grants
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In a bold move, the City of Chicago has taken legal action against the Trump administration, challenging what it describes as illegal constraints placed on federal emergency grants. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, alleges that the administration imposed unauthorized conditions on grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, specifically targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson voiced strong opposition to these conditions, stating, “Chicago will not stand by while the federal government weaponizes emergency funding to attack our values. We will fight to ensure our first responders have the tools they need, that our commitment to equity and inclusion remains strong, and that we receive every federal dollar intended for public safety.”

Central to the lawsuit is the funding essential for Chicago’s emergency services, supported by grants from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The city argues that these grants are vital for maintaining a responsive and effective emergency management infrastructure.

The contentious conditions laid out by the administration require the city to certify that it does not operate any programs that advance or promote DEI, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), or what is termed “discriminatory equity ideology.” Failure to comply with these stipulations could result in the loss of crucial funding, the lawsuit claims.

Mary B. Richardson-Lowry, Corporation Counsel, emphasized the importance of this legal battle, stating, “The federal government cannot demand that cities dismantle DEI programs in exchange for disaster relief. We are taking action to ensure that Chicago’s emergency response systems remain robust, inclusive, and grounded in constitutional principles.”

“The federal government cannot demand that cities dismantle DEI programs in exchange for disaster relief,” said Corporation Counsel Mary B. Richardson-Lowry. “We are taking action to ensure that Chicago’s emergency response systems remain robust, inclusive, and grounded in constitutional principles.”

The lawsuit was filed in federal court in the Northern District of Illinois on Monday.

The City of Boston, City and County of Denver, City of Minneapolis, City of New Haven, City of New York, City of Saint Paul, Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, and Ramsey County, Minnesota also filed the lawsuit.

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