The Department of Homeland Security is considering a move to repurpose Federal Emergency Management Agency funds allocated by Congress for migrant housing into immigration enforcement and detainment, CNN reported.

The Shelter and Services Program, a grant initiative established in 2019 and a frequent target of President Donald Trump on the presidential campaign trail, has more than $800 million in unspent funds, according to the report.

FEMA this week notified recipients that it was terminating grants that provided aid to illegal migrants, according to a letter obtained by CNN.

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