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Nashville sues FEMA, DHS over election rules tied to homeland security funding
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points Further details on the lawsuit and the specific election requirements in question are available through FOX 17 WZTV Nashville. A lawsuit has been filed by Metro Nashville against the federal government.
A lawsuit has been filed by Metro Nashville against the federal government. The lawsuit is related to new election requirements that are tied to homeland security grants.
The city is taking issue with rules imposed by the federal government, specifically the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA, regarding these grants.
Further details on the lawsuit and the specific election requirements in question are available through FOX 17 WZTV Nashville.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news) ·
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