In UMK Lawsuit, Judge Carter Holds City of LA Accountable for its Failures on Homelessness

“Every day, the people of Los Angeles wake up to the sight of human suffering in every part of the City—people sleeping on sidewalks, searching for safety, shelter, or just a place to use the bathroom. And every day, those living on the streets wake to another morning of uncertainty, exposed to danger, stripped of privacy, dignity, and hope . . .

Unhoused individuals hear about programs and promises. They hear that hundreds of millions are being spent, that homelessness is being addressed, that success is being claimed. Yet many still cannot find a bed, a bathroom, or a hot meal. Their lived reality does not match the headlines . . .

The agreements in this litigation were meant to be a turning point in this crisis. Yet a review of the record reveals missed milestones, neglected obligations, and a troubling lack of oversight. That neglect carries real consequences, borne most heavily by those with the least, by the people whose lives depend on those promises being fulfilled.”