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Multistate coalition sues federal government over 'unlawful' homeless funding conditions
The lawsuit comes days after a similar state coalition won a court battle over the Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 funding renewal conditions.
Faced with a disability lawsuit, Berkeley and its homeless shelters blame each other
A lawsuit brought by disabled homeless people in Berkeley has ignited infighting between the city and its shelters over liability for potential violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
LA Homeless Services Authority sues Trump administration after HUD suspends funding
The agency that coordinates federal, state and local funding for homeless services in Los Angeles County says HUD used pretextual reasons to cut off its funding.
Unhoused Colorado man sues Wheat Ridge police officers who killed his dog
David Richardson rescued Boss from a gas station in Mesa, Arizona.
Some host cities are aiming to house, not arrest, homeless people ahead of the World Cup
Atlanta is one of several of the cities using the attention that comes with hosting the world's premier soccer tournament to address homelessness.
San Francisco bar CEO sues landlord for $2.5 million over viral hose video
The operator of Barbarossa Lounge says a 2023 viral video capturing the owner of the property hosing down a homeless woman in front of the business caused significant harm to the business's profits and reputation.
Boulder's camping ban upheld
A three-judge panel took cues from the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which found that camping bans are not cruel and unusual punishment and do not violate the Eighth Amendment.
Judge finds San Diego ran afoul of homeless RV parking settlement
But the judge said the city did not violate the agreement by continuing to cite residents who did not move their vehicles to a nighttime lot.
LA mayoral candidates square off on public safety, homelessness
The three candidates took aim at each other's plans to address the intractable homeless problem in the city and the persistent safety concerns.
Homeless residents say San Diego is not complying with RV settlement
The city and the homeless residents agreed on a settlement meant to improve safe parking lots more than a year ago.
Judge lets Berkeley resume homeless camp evictions but orders certain disability accommodations
The California city cited an outbreak of leptospirosis at one encampment earlier this year, but homeless advocates argued that vulnerable residents' rights are being violated.