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.
Advocates Slam Trump’s Move to Evict Homeless Oregonians from Forest on May 1
Trump’s move to evict homeless Oregonians from forest is flashpoint for America’s failure to solve homelessness. Advocates warn of mass displacement and potential police violence. On May 1st, nearly 100 homeless Oregonians will be forcibly [...]
Trump signs Executive Order that will worsen homelessness in DC, violate rights, and waste resources
Trump signs Executive Order that will worsen homelessness in DC, violate rights, and waste resources (WASHINGTON, D.C - March 28th) Amidst a national worsening housing and homelessness crisis, Donald Trump has signed [...]
Trump threatens to displace homeless communities in D.C. with no plans to offer housing
Trump threatens to displace homeless communities in D.C. with no plans to offer housing (WASHINGTON, D.C - February 12th) As DC digs out from another snowstorm, Donald Trump has signaled that [...]
HUD Nominee refuses to reject government-run detention camps for homeless people
HUD Nominee refuses to reject government-run detention camps for homeless people (WASHINGTON, D.C - February 5th) The only acceptable answer to whether homeless people should be forced into government-run detention camps [...]