Federal court orders FEMA to restore $200 million in stormwater protections to NC

North Carolina wins lawsuit against FEMA, restores $200M for disaster mitigation projects

The court ruled that FEMA's action unlawfully encroached on Congress's authority to appropriate funds for disaster mitigation

Federal court orders FEMA to restore $200 million in stormwater protections to NC

A federal court ordered the Federal Emergency Management Agency Thursday to restore a program that helps protect the infrastructure of North Carolina and other states, court documents show.

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins $200 Million FEMA Lawsuit

AG Jackson: “This ruling puts the money back where it was promised so these communities can be ready for the next storm.” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 11, 2025 Contact: nahmed@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced today that North Carolina has won its lawsuit against FEMA after a federal court ordered the […]