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.
Trump admin takes away rights from homeless veterans; ignores causes of and solutions to homelessness
Today, the Trump Administration announced a plan to strip homeless veterans of their rights and autonomy. This unprecedented partnership between the Department of Justice and the Department of Veterans Affairs does nothing to address homelessness or to help people access the quality care that all people deserve.
Statement on Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day
National Homelessness Law Center Statement on Homeless Persons' Memorial Day (WASHINGTON, D.C - December 21st, 2025) The annual Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day is this weekend. This year, like every year, people [...]
Trump’s new ideological mandates will force 170,000 people back into homelessness
Trump's new ideological mandates will force 170,000 people back into homelessness (WASHINGTON, D.C - November 14th, 2025) Today, instead of using their power to help people pay rent, access healthcare, or [...]
Trump’s Attacks on Homeless Communities Will Worsen When Shutdown Ends
Trump’s Attacks on Homeless Communities Will Worsen When Shutdown Ends 170,000 people will be forced back into homelessness (WASHINGTON, D.C - November 12th, 2025) As soon as the federal government reopens, [...]
