Judge Blocks HUD’s LA Homelessness Takeover | Orange County News

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to seize control of homelessness funding in Los Angeles County, slamming HUD for acting hastily and without justification. The ruling restores LAHSA’s role in managing federal dollars but warns its future remains uncertain, ordering a review by October 13th of other potential agencies to take over its critical duties — including grant applications, tracking unhoused individuals, and conducting annual counts. The judge criticized HUD for exploiting a crisis it helped create to grab power meant for local communities, warning that the suspension could lead to deadly displacement for thousands. This isn’t the first time HUD’s been challenged — just last week, a Rhode Island judge struck down their 2026 spending plan for lacking proper review. The LA ruling doesn’t resolve whether HUD’s suspension will ultimately stand, but it does force a major reassessment of who should lead this vital work. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/abcf5163aa6e54b1