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Facing a federal funding freeze, LA's homeless agency moves to fight HUD in court
By Aaron Schrank at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· June 26, 2026
· 5 min read
Gita O’Neill, interim CEO of LAHSA, speaks ahead of the annual homeless count Jan. 20.(Jordan Rynning / LAist)The L.A. region’s lead homelessness agency is moving to take the Trump administration to court over a recent suspension that has potentially frozen up to $150 million in federal homelessn...
Key takeaway Department of Housing and Urban Development suspended the Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency from federal grant activity in a June 11 letter pending an investigation into alleged mismanagement at the agency.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The potential loss of $150 million in federal homelessness funds puts a significant strain on Los Angeles County's ability to address its growing homeless crisis. With LAHSA's suspension from federal grant activity, the region's most vulnerable populations may face reduced access to essential services, including housing, food, and healthcare. The impact will be felt across the county, from Skid Row to suburban communities, where homelessness has become an increasingly visible issue. LAHSA's decision to take legal action against HUD may be a necessary step to protect these critical funds, but it also creates uncertainty about the agency's ability to distribute existing grants and apply for future funding. As the legal battle unfolds, local residents and advocacy groups will be watching closely to see how this dispute affects the region's homelessness response and the thousands of people relying on these services for survival.
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Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Gita O’Neill, interim CEO of LAHSA, speaks ahead of the annual homeless count Jan. 20.(Jordan Rynning / LAist)The L.A. region’s lead homelessness agency is moving to take the Trump administration to court over a recent suspension that has potentially frozen up to $150 million in federal homelessn...
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