Justice Department cuts to public safety grants leave police and nonprofits scrambling

Federal crime-fighting grants have long filled critical gaps for local law enforcement and grassroots organizations. But a sweeping move by the Justice Department to abruptly cut $500 million in funding has left those groups reeling. From small-town investigators to big-city violence prevention teams, hundreds of initiatives have been sidelined without warning or clear rationale. The administration says it’s realigning priorities—but critics say the sudden shift lacks transparency, and worse, may undermine the very efforts aimed at keeping communities safe and stable. Martin Kaste with NPR has the full story.

Martin Kaste

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