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Florida sues FEMA for alleged discrimination against Trump supporters during hurricane relief efforts
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Florida sues FEMA for alleged discrimination against Trump supporters during hurricane relief efforts

Tallahassee, Florida – Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a federal lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its administrator, Deanne Criswell, accusing the agency of engaging in political discrimination during efforts relief after the hurricane. The lawsuit specifically targets a former FEMA supervisor, Marn’i Washington, who was fired after reports surfaced that she had asked emergency responders to bypass homes displaying Trump campaign signs following the Hurricane Milton.

The controversy began when internal communications revealed that Washington, during his tenure as FEMA supervisor in Lake Placid, Florida, had instructed his team to “avoid homes advertising Trump” during the assessment damage and aid distribution. This directive was part of a broader list of “best practices,” which also included advice on hydration and safety protocols for workers.

Gov. Ron DeSantis, who spoke out about the incident, called Washington’s actions “targeted discrimination” against Florida residents who supported President-elect Donald Trump. “The blatant militarization of government by partisan activists within the federal bureaucracy is yet another reason why the Biden-Harris administration is in its final days,” DeSantis said on social media, announcing an investigation by the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

The lawsuit claims that such directives from FEMA officials not only contravene the agency’s core values ​​of providing aid regardless of political affiliation, but also potentially violate the civil rights of Florida residents affected by the hurricanes Helene and Milton. Attorney General Moody noted, “Hurricane season is not over and the federal emergency response agency is embroiled in scandal – caught denying aid to victims of the Florida storm that support President Trump. »

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell responded to the allegations by confirming that the employee, Washington, was fired for her actions, which she called “reprehensible.” Criswell reiterated FEMA’s commitment to a nonpartisan disaster response, saying, “This is a blatant violation of FEMA’s core values ​​and principles of helping people regardless of affiliation policy. »

The lawsuit aims to uncover the extent of this alleged political discrimination within FEMA operations and ensure that all hurricane victims receive fair treatment and assistance. Legal experts believe the case could set a precedent for how federal agencies handle disaster relief and interact with citizens based on their political affiliations.