About Us
The National Homelessness Law Center is a team of attorneys and advocates dedicated to using the power of the law to prevent and solve homelessness and to protecting the rights of people experiencing homelessness.
What We Do
We work to solve homelessness through policy advocacy, public education, impact litigation, and advocacy training and support. We believe all human beings have the right to safe and affordable housing, healthcare, and freedom from discrimination and cruelty.
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District Court judge stops Trump’s attacks on homelessness programs, for third time
District Court judge stops Trump’s attacks on homelessness programs, for third time Changes would have forced at least 97,000 people back into homelessness. (Providence, Rhode Island - August 7th, 2026) Hours ago, a Rhode [...]
One year later, Trump’s Executive Order has made homelessness worse
One year later, Trump’s Executive Order has made homelessness worse The order is guiding far-reaching and disastrous funding and policy changes across the US. (Washington, D.C. - July 24th, 2026) Today marks the [...]
Two years since Grants Pass ruling, 350+ cities, 14 states, and the Trump administration have criminalized homelessness
Two years since the Grants Pass ruling, 350+ cities, 14 states, and the Trump administration have criminalized homelessness (Washington, D.C. - June 26th, 2026) On June 28th, 2024, the Supreme Court issued its [...]
Coalition Challenges Latest Efforts to Politicize Homelessness Funding Grants
Coalition Challenges Latest Efforts to Politicize Homelessness Funding Grants New filing seeks to prevent at least 97,000 people from being forced back into homelessness (PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND - June 15th, 2026) Today, the National [...]
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