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Federal judge blocks the Trump administration's attempt to take control of L.A.'s homelessness programs
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· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway This decision comes after the administration attempted to suspend the county's lead agency for addressing homelessness.
A federal judge in Los Angeles made a ruling on Thursday regarding the Trump administration's actions on homelessness programs. The judge determined that the administration acted in a capricious and arbitrary manner. This decision comes after the administration attempted to suspend the county's lead agency for addressing homelessness.
The administration's goal was to impose its own preference for treatment-based programs. The judge's ruling blocks this attempt, allowing the county's agency to continue its work. Further details on the ruling and its implications are available from the source.
The ruling is a significant development in the ongoing efforts to address homelessness in Los Angeles.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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