Judge Strikes Down Trump's Homeless Housing Rules

0:00A federal judge in Rhode Island just struck down the Trump administration's push to overhaul rules for $75 million in HUD funding, aimed at building housing for homeless folks. Non-profit sued last year, saying the new criteria illegally twisted a longstanding program called Continuum of Care, bills to fit political views. The changes came through a rush notice of funding opportunity that favor places avoiding sanctuary policies, harm reduction for drugs, or support for transgender people. Judge Mary McAroy, a Trump appointee, called it a sloppy move driven by politics and ruled it broke the Administrative Procedure Act ordering HUD to. Drop it entirely, homelessness advocates are celebrating big time. Groups like Democracy Forward and the National Alliance to End Homelessness say this protects decades of non-partisan work to get people into stable. Homes, without letting agendas hold up life-saving cash. HUD defended the tweaks as smart steps for public safety, law enforcement ties,

1:03and pushing self-sufficiency over things like illegal drug use. But they haven't commented yet on the court's decision. This ruling keeps the funding flowing on proven tracks, reminding everyone that ending homelessness shouldn't get tangled in partisan. Fights straight up progress over politics. Local news, powered by AI. This is Canada News Today.