Barbosa v. U.S. Dep't of Homeland SEC.

Silberman, Senior Circuit Judge:

A number of applicants sought Stafford Act economic relief from FEMA because of storm damage. They, accompanied by La Union del Pueblo Entero, appeal the district court's dismissal. We, however, agree with the district court. We lack jurisdiction over their claims because of a statutory preclusion of judicial review.

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The Stafford Act authorizes the President to provide relief in response to "major disasters." The President has delegated authority under the Stafford Act to the Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA"), a subdivision of the Department of…