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LA to appeal federal ruling that the city failed in its commitment to shelter unhoused people
A view of City Hall and its reflection from the federal courthouse on First Street downtown.
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Topline:
Los Angeles is appealing a federal judge’s ruling that found city officials failed in multiple ways to follow a settlement agreement to create more shelter for unhoused people.
Why now: Attorneys representing the city filed a notice of appeal with the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to documents.
Why it matters: Last month, Judge David O. Carter appointed a monitor to oversee the city’s compliance with its commitments to create nearly 13,000 new shelter and housing beds. Carter also ordered quarterly hearings, which were set to start in November.
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The backstory: The judge’s 62-page ruling was the result of a major, long-running homelessness lawsuit filed by the L.A. Alliance for Human Rights, a group of downtown business and property owners.
What's next: The city will have to file its arguments for why the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals should overturn Carter’s order.
Go deeper: Federal judge finds LA failed to create enough shelter for unhoused people as required in agreement
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