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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.
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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