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Kristin Bateman

Kristin Bateman

Attorney, Democracy Forward (counsel for nonprofits and cities)

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A judge just froze HUD’s homelessness funding rewrite—and put “housing first” back on life support

Rule Changes

Argued the changes would trigger winter displacement for vulnerable populations

HUD tried to rewrite the rules of America’s biggest homelessness grant program in the middle of the funding cycle—then acted surprised when states and cities ran to court. On December 19, Judge Mary McElroy told HUD: stop. Not later—now.

Updated Dec 19, 2025