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Federal Judge Blocks HUD's Housing Grant Changes
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Federal Judge Halts HUD Changes, Protecting Housing for Thousands in Maine and Nationwide
A federal judge has intervened to halt changes to a vital housing grant program, preventing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from implementing new rules that could have left thousands without stable housing. The judge ordered HUD to process grant applications using the old guidelines, following a lawsuit by twenty states, including Maine, which argued that the Trump administrations plan to limit support for long-term housing violated congressional intent. Maines Attorney General, Aaron Frey, praised the decision, stating that it ensures the federal government follows the law and releases critical housing funds as Congress intended, supporting over one thousand eight hundred individuals in Maine. The ruling is a significant win for vulnerable populations, reaffirming the importance of stable, long-term housing solutions over temporary fixes.
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