Judge Halts Funding Cut for LA Homelessness Agency | Los Angeles News

A federal judge has halted the Trump administration’s plan to cut off funding for L.A.’s main homelessness agency, calling the abrupt move reckless and potentially deadly—warning it could force over 11,000 people onto the streets. Though acknowledging the agency’s flaws, the judge emphasized the critical human impact of its services, stressing that dismantling systems is easier than fixing them properly. The legal battle continues, with a status hearing set for October 27 and trial expected in February. Meanwhile, 14 local newsrooms joined forces for “Local News Day LA,” engaging hundreds of residents in coffee shops to rebuild trust and shape reporting through direct community conversations. 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/97975ec1860b248d Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews