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  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
April 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM

In the next 21 days: 200 unhoused Oregonians face eviction from Trump, state bills moving rapidly

Good afternoon Housing Not Handcuffs supporters,Rents are too high. Eggs are too expensive. Inflation is soaring. But instead of addressing rising costs that push more people into homelessness, politicians…
  Katie Meyer Scott · [email protected]
March 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Fight Back With Us! - Protect the Rights of Unhoused Youth

Dear Law Center supporters,   In times of heightened uncertainty, a home provides a sense of stability. For unhoused youth and young adults, security and protection can feel impossible to achieve. The National Homelessness Law Center’s Youth Homelessness Team fights for a future where …
  Housing Not Handcuffs · [email protected]
March 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM

URGENT: ICE Targets Homeless Shelter - Know Your Rights

Good afternoon Housing Not Handcuffs supporters,Last week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents entered a homeless shelter in downtown San Diego, presented a valid warrant, and arrested one per…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
March 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM

URGENT: ICE Targets Homeless Shelter - Know Your Rights

Dear Law Center supporters,   Last week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents entered a homeless shelter in downtown San Diego, presented a valid warrant, and arrested one person. To our knowledge, this is the first time ICE agents have targeted a homeless services agency s…
  Housing Not Handcuffs · [email protected]
March 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM

When We Fight, We WIN: Defeated bills, new tracking maps + April 22nd Actions

Good afternoon Housing Not Handcuffs supporters,While the Trump administration attempts to sow division and chaos throughout the country, we are witnessing the power communities have when we come together …
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
March 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Everyone Deserves a Safe Place to Live - Fight Back With Us!

Dear Law Center supporters,   Since the Supreme Court’s disastrous decision last summer in Johnson v Grants Pass that cities can fine, ticket, and arrest people sleeping outside even when they have nowhere else to go, we have seen over 150 anti-homeless bills passed across the country.…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
March 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM

Celebrate 20 Years of Unhoused-Led, Accountable Organizing with WRAP!

Dear Law Center supporters,   We want to extend a huge congratulations to our friends at the Western Regional Advocacy Project (WRAP) on 20 years of advocacy led by and accountable to people living unhoused! For two decades, WRAP has been uplifting the voices of those on the front line…
  Sam Hozian · [email protected]
February 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM

Trump Webinar Recording Now Available!

Dear John,Thank you to the nearly 2500 people who registered for last week’s webinar on fighting back against the Trump administration’s plans to make homelessness worse. To learn more about Trump’s plans …
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
February 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM

Reminder: Trump webinar + more news

Dear Law Center supporters,   While the Trump administrations attempts at sowing division, chaos, and confusion haven’t slowed down, we haven't slowed down either.  We remain steadfast and clear in our vision to ensure everyone has the housing and support they need to thrive. As a remi…
  Sam Hozian · [email protected]
February 18, 2025 at 8:12 PM

Reminder: Trump webinar + more news

Dear John,While the Trump administration's attempts at sowing division, chaos, and confusion haven’t slowed down, we haven't slowed down either. We remain steadfast and clear in our vision to ensure everyo…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
February 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM

DC braces for Trump action that will make homelessness worse.

  Dear Law Center Supporter,     Trump’s expected action against homeless people in Washington, DC, will make homelessness worse.     As DC digs out from another snowstorm, Donald Trump has signaled that he will use his increasingly unchecked power to make homelessness worse, not better…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
February 11, 2025 at 11:07 PM

Mass Campaign Call + Trump targets homeless people in DC

Dear John, Whew. It’s been a busy week, and it’s only Tuesday.  Please see below to learn more about an alarming Trump action targeting homeless residents in Washington, DC, information about our 2/20 mass…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
February 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Update: Senate confirms Trump's HUD pick, who supports forcing homeless people into detention camps

Dear Housing Not Handcuffs supporter, Yesterday, the Senate confirmed Scott Turner, Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development.  As we laid out in our statement, Turner refused to…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
February 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM

Take Action to Say No to Trump & Turner’s Homeless Detention Camps

Dear Housing not Handcuffs supporters, Scott Turner, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development, was asked if he supported forcing homeless people into government-run deten…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
February 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM

2025 Playbook: Choosing the Path of Justice

  Good afternoon Law Center supporters, Our country is at a crossroads. Rents keep going up. More and more people are struggling to get by, causing a dramatic increase in homelessness. Instead of helping, President Trump is trying to shut down funding to shelters, homeless services, and…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
January 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM

Take action to stop Trump's anti-homeless HUD nominee

Dear supporter,This Thursday, the United States Senate will host its confirmation hearing for Scott Turner. Amid a worsening housing crisis, we need real leadership to ensure that HUD fulfills its mandate …
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
December 17, 2024 at 3:51 PM

NEW: Youth Mental Health Legal Guide, Part 2: Advocates Guide

    Access to Mental Health Treatment: Unhoused Youth and Young Adults   The Advocates Path to Better State PolicyPresented by National Homelessness Law Center         Dear Law Center supporters,   The Law Center believes that everybody regardless of age, race, sexuality, or gender needs a safe …
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 7:29 PM

BREAKING: We’re suing the Eric Adams admin to end homeless sweeps in NYC

Good afternoon Housing Not Handcuffs supporters, Yesterday, six homeless New Yorkers filed a lawsuit…
  Siya Hegde · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 1:49 PM

BREAKING: We're suing Eric Adams admin to end cruel homeless sweeps in NYC

  Good morning Law Center supporters, Yesterday, six homeless New Yorkers filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and the Eric Adams administration to end the City’s inhumane and unlawful homeless sweeps. The lawsuit alleges that both the City’s sweeps policy and the practices that…
  Sam Hozian · [email protected]
October 23, 2024 at 7:35 PM

HNH National Call: Recording & Resources

Good afternoon Housing Not Handcuffs supporters, Thank you to the over 250 people who joined us for …
  xxxxxx · [email protected]
October 22, 2024 at 7:02 PM

Announcing the State and Local Legislator Honorees - 2024 Human Right to Housing Awards!

  The Human Right to Housing Awards will take place in just under 1 month on Monday November 18th from 5pm – 7pm at Microsoft’s Innovation and Policy Center at 901 K St NW, Washington D.C, 20001. Join us in celebrating this year’s incredible honorees! In our 35th year as an or…
  Housing Not Handcuffs · [email protected]
October 21, 2024 at 2:14 PM

REMINDER: You're Invited: 10/22 National Housing Not Handcuffs Call + Updates

Good morning! This is a quick reminder that we are hosting a Housing Not Handcuffs call tomorrow fro…
  Housing Not Handcuffs · [email protected]
October 16, 2024 at 6:39 PM

You're Invited: 10/22 National Housing Not Handcuffs Call + Updates

Good afternoon Housing Not Handcuffs community, It’s been a whirlwind of a summer.The Supreme Court …
  Erika Lopez · [email protected]
September 5, 2024 at 4:03 PM

NEW RELEASE: Youth Mental Health Guide - National Legal Landscape

    Access to Mental Health Treatment: Unhoused Youth and Young Adults   A Survey of State Laws Presented by National Homelessness Law Center                  Unhoused young people face multiple barriers in accessing health care and have disproportionately high rates of chronic mental health …
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
September 4, 2024 at 7:20 PM

Registration is LIVE - 2024 Human Right to Housing Awards!

Registration is now LIVE for the 2024 Human Right to Housing Awards! Join us for a celebration of our 35 years of impact, after what has been a historic year for the movement to end homelessness. This year’s event will honor changemakers from across the movement who have made a significa…
  The National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
July 10, 2024 at 5:20 PM

SAVE THE DATE: Human Right to Housing Awards

Human Right to Housing Awards   It has been a historic year for the movement to end homelessness. While the Supreme Court made a devastating ruling in the case Johnson v. Grants Pass, the movement emerged more united than ever to face the challenges that lie ahead. We want to celebrate t…
  Sam Hozian · [email protected]
July 2, 2024 at 8:10 PM

Johnson v. Grants Pass Organizing Call - Recording & More

Good afternoon Housing Not Handcuffs supporters, Good morning,Thank you to everyone who joined us fo…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
July 1, 2024 at 3:19 PM

TODAY at 1 PM EST: Johnson v. Grants Pass Post-Decision Webinar

  Good morning Law Center supporters, On Friday, the Supreme Court shamefully ruled that Grants Pass and cities and states across the country can arrest or ticket people for sleeping outside when they have nowhere to go. Let us be clear: this will make homelessness worse.     In a count…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
June 30, 2024 at 3:49 PM

NEW LINK: SCOTUS is wrong again. What comes next?

The link we sent out yesterday for our Mass Organizing Zoom did not work. Click here to register for…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
June 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM

SCOTUS is wrong again. What comes next?

Good morning Housing Not Handcuffs supporters, On Friday, the Supreme Court shamefully ruled that Gr…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
June 28, 2024 at 2:56 PM

BREAKING: SCOTUS got it wrong, but we’re not backing down

  Good morning Law Center supporters, In a profoundly disappointing ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court today shamefully ruled that people who are arrested or fined for sleeping outside are not included in the Constitution's protections against cruel and unusual punishment. Let us be clear,…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
June 28, 2024 at 2:36 PM

BREAKING: SCOTUS got it wrong, but we’re not backing down

Good morning Housing Not Handcuffs supporters, In a profoundly disappointing ruling, the U.S. Suprem…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
June 17, 2024 at 2:01 PM

TODAY: Johnson v. Grants Pass Panel with The New Republic

  Good morning Law Center supporters, This is your reminder to join us online today from 12 PM – 1 PM EST for Beyond Grants Pass: How a Supreme Court ruling could reshape homelessness across America. Our amazing panelists will discuss the possible impacts of the case, narrative work, a…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
June 10, 2024 at 8:15 PM

NEW: Johnson v. Grants Pass Tools & Upcoming Events

  Good afternoon Law Center supporters, Like you, we are waiting for the Supreme Court to announce its decision in the most important case about homelessness in decades. Our best guess is they will issue the ruling in Johnson v. Grants Pass in late June, but the decision could come any…
  Sam Hozian · [email protected]
June 10, 2024 at 7:08 PM

CORRECTED DATE: Johnson v. Grants Pass June 17th Event

Good afternoon Housing Not Handcuffs supporters, Like you, we are waiting for the Supreme Court to a…
  Sam Hozian · [email protected]
June 10, 2024 at 5:13 PM

NEW: Johnson v. Grants Pass Tools & Upcoming Events

Good afternoon Housing Not Handcuffs supporters, Like you, we are waiting for the Supreme Court to a…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
May 14, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Tell Biden and Bowser administrations to STOP homeless raids!

      Dear Law Center Supporters,   Tomorrow, The Biden administration’s National Park Service (NPS) and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser will begin evicting upwards of 90 homeless people from their tent communities in Washington, DC.   There is still time for the Biden administration and Mayor Bowser to ch…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
May 14, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Tell Biden and Bowser Administrations to STOP Homeless Raids!

Good afternoon Housing Not Handcuffs supporters, Tomorrow, The Biden administration’s National Park …
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
April 29, 2024 at 1:33 PM

Johnson v. Grants Pass: We Made History!

    Dear Law Center Supporters,   Thank you to the 700+ people who joined our rally in front of the Supreme Court earlier last week. This was a watershed moment for our movement.     Click here to watch the full rally recording!   You can also listen to the oral arguments here, and be sure to che…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
April 29, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Johnson v. Grants Pass: We made history!

Good morning Housing Not Handcuffs supporters, Thank y…
  Erika Lopez · [email protected]
April 22, 2024 at 1:58 PM

The Rally is Starting – Join Us Live!

  Dear Law Center Supporters,   Today is the day! We're gathering at the Supreme Court to make our voices heard in the landmark case of Johnson v. Grants Pass. Can’t be with us in person? You can still be a part of this historic day by watching the live stream. Click here to join us live.         …
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
April 18, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Join Us for a Historic Rally at the Supreme Court!

  Dear Law Center Supporters,    Get ready to make history! On Monday, the Supreme Court will hear the pivotal case of Johnson v. Grants Pass, and we need YOU to help us show the strength of our community.    Event: Supreme Court Rally for Housing, Not Handcuffs  Date: Monday April 22nd   Location…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
April 15, 2024 at 3:12 PM

ONE WEEK AWAY! Join Us Outside SCOTUS on April 22nd

  Dear Law Center Supporters,   One week from today, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case of Johnson v. Grants Pass!    Our rally in front of the Supreme Court will be a historic show of support for the rights of our neighbors forced to live outside. We expect hundreds of people from …
  Erika Lopez · [email protected]
April 12, 2024 at 12:47 PM

WEBINAR: Accessing Legal Services & Changing Laws to End Youth Homelessness

    LIVE WEBINAR Two Dates Available!     We are excited to announce the next webinar in our Youth State Index webinar series, Accessing Legal Services and Changing Laws to End Youth Homelessness, with two available dates to accommodate attendees across ti…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
April 11, 2024 at 9:54 PM

ACTION UPDATE: Johnson v. Grants Pass Rally & Amici

Good afternoon Housing Not Handcuffs supporters, We are incredibly proud of our partners and collabo…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
April 10, 2024 at 1:19 PM

SUPREME COURT UPDATE: The Briefs are In!

  Good afternoon Law Center supporters,    The National Homelessness Law Center is proud to have helped deliver over 42 friend of the court briefs in the landmark case, Johnson v. Grants Pass. These briefs reflect support from more than 1,100 groups and public figures who join us in calling for pr…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
March 13, 2024 at 7:33 PM

UPDATES AND EVENTS: Johnson v. Grants Pass Narrative Webinar, Rally in DC + more

  Good afternoon Law Center supporters,    Two months ago, the Supreme Court announced they would hear Johnson v. Grants Pass, the most important case about homelessness in over forty years. Since then, we’ve witnessed an incredible whirlwind of community organizing and power-building. In the past…
  Sam Hozian · [email protected]
February 26, 2024 at 4:24 PM

CORRECTED LINK: Johnson v. Grants Pass Webinar

Good afternoon Housing Not Handcuffs supporters, We are so thankful to everyone who registered for t…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
February 14, 2024 at 7:44 PM

UPDATE: Johnson v. Grants Pass webinar tomorrow + new anti-homeless bills

Good afternoon Housing Not Handcuffs supporters, Right now, the Supreme Court, Florida, Iowa, Nebras…
  Antonia Fasanelli · [email protected]
February 7, 2024 at 7:12 PM

NHLC Has a New Home

Dear Friend,   We’ve got some exciting news to share. The National Homelessness Law Center has a new “home.” Our new mailing address is:    1400 16th Street, NW  Suite 425  Washington, DC 20036    Please take a moment to update our mailing address for your records.    I wanted to also take this o…