New York City and other municipalities are suing the Trump administration for withholding $100 million in counterterrorism, disaster-prevention and funding unless the jurisdictions agree to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs as well as obey other Trump executive orders.

The money also covers public safety programs and losing it would hamper the NYPD’s "ability to detect and defend against a radiological or nuclear attack could be compromised," the city said in announcing the lawsuit.

"Additionally, funding that supports the New York City transit system’s operational security capability and capacity, including active shooter training and deploying specialized teams within the transit system every day, could be affected," the city says.

Parties to the suit, filed at the U.S. Dis

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