Pima County Recovers Nearly $9.7 Million in Federal Funds After Migrant Services Lawsuit
Pima County has recovered nearly $9.7 million in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security following a lawsuit. The litigation aimed to secure reimbursement for services provided to migrants under the Shelter and Services Program, which FEMA had…
Tucson, AZ, September 18, 2026 —
Pima County has successfully recovered nearly $9.7 million in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This recovery follows a lawsuit initiated by the county.
The litigation was filed with the objective of securing reimbursement for services that Pima County provided to migrants. These services were part of the Shelter and Services Program.
According to available information, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), an entity within the Department of Homeland Security, had previously ceased processing reimbursements for this program. The lawsuit aimed to compel the agency to resume and fulfill these financial obligations.
The specific details regarding the timeline of the lawsuit, the exact date of the recovery, or any potential further proceedings were not provided in the summary. The contractor’s name involved in providing services was also not specified. The amount of $9.7 million represents the total federal funds recovered through this legal action for the services rendered under the program.
The Shelter and Services Program is designed to provide support and resources to address the needs of migrants. This recent recovery signifies a resolution to the dispute over federal funding for these essential services provided by Pima County.
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