Posted on 06/17/2007 7:54:31 PM PDT by BBell
Judge halts cutoff of rental aid
FEMA must give notice in advance
By Susan Finch
In a strongly worded ruling, a New Orleans federal judge this week ordered the Federal Emergency Management Agency to stop cutting off rental assistance to low-income Hurricane Katrina and Rita evacuees without giving them advance written notice of reasons for the action or telling them they have a right a hearing on the matter.
U.S. District Judge Ginger Berrigan issued the ruling in response to an April lawsuit brought on behalf of evacuees who still need the help after losing everything in the 2005 storm, as well as for those whose housing assistance was discontinued in efforts by FEMA to recoup what it claims were overpayments.
Berrigan said she granted the order, a preliminary injunction that will remain in effect for the time being, because the plaintiffs convinced her they have a substantial chance of prevailing when the case goes to trial.
"The defendants appear to treat the plaintiffs and their prospects of homelessness and the despair and stress of such added worries as if it were gnats to be brushed away while the defendants busy themselves with creating more bureaucratic regulations," Berrigan said in reasons for her order, called a preliminary injunction, that will remain in effect pending a trial.
(Excerpt) Read more at nola.com ...
This is unbelievable. Why don’t they just give the Super Bowl trophy to the Saints because of Katrina?
I thought only the legislature, with the executive’s signature, could compel tax spending. Silly me.
It’s not unbelievable if you understand the realities of the welfare state.
I’m surprised that there hasn’t been any real national backlash against the now very public and very obvious bottom feeders in this country.
Judge Berrigan, is “the actual emergency was nearly two years ago” not sufficient cause for FEMA to stop paying aid? And if not, what exactly is?
For extra credit...exactly what part of “emergency” do you not friggin’ understand?
>> These people are going to be demanding rent aid because of Katrina 10 years from now.
That’s only fair if you ask me. It’s the fault of every taxpayer in America, from Maine to California, because we forced them to live in New Orleans! Getting on with their lives ought to be their responsibility? Nonsense!
(c’mon now, do I really need the tag? Ok, ok. /sarc)
If you haven’t gotten up off your butt and done something to improve your situation by now,then you’re a hopeless welfare addict.Somebody please find a way to force these drones to become productive!
Cutting to the chase.... Yes, Berrigan is a corrupt Clinton scumbag:
Berrigan, Helen Ginger
Born 1948 in New Rochelle, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Nominated by William J. Clinton on November 18, 1993, to a seat vacated by Patrick E. Carr; Confirmed by the Senate on March 10, 1994, and received commission on March 10, 1994. Served as chief judge, 2001-present.
Silly poster. He thinks he lives in a Constitutional Republic....
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The rule seems to be there are no rules. Congress *could* in principle pull the plug on this, but no loyal Rat would do it.
Or overriding a veto
I don’t understand it.....Still living off the government tit?
Why not just decalre themselves wards of the state and be done with all adult concerns?
In an interesting counterpoint I just watched a show were the N.O. Vietnamese community rebuilt their neighborhood on their own. Coordinated by their priest. Amazing what people can do when they are used to doing it for themselves...
Indeed. None of which involves the judicial branch.
I thought FEMA “gave notice” well over a year ago...and several times since.
How about the “judge” shell out the cash from their wallet to support a deadbeat?
It was a Democrat Welfare hellhole BEFORE Katrina, why are we surprised that it’s staying that way?
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