New Yorkers rallied as the City Council and Legal Aid Society appealed a court ruling blocking the expansion of CityFHEPS housing voucher eligibility. An appellate court ruled in favor of expanding access to housing vouchers, countering Mayor Eric Adams' claim that he could cancel reforms. The decision impacts four laws from 2023 aimed at increasing access to housing amid a crisis. The City Council asserts its authority to pass these laws, which aim to provide critical support for housing stabilization and assist those experiencing homelessness.
The appellate court directed Mayor Eric Adams to implement a series of laws expanding access to housing vouchers after Adams argued his administration had the authority to cancel reforms.
The court ruled that the City Council has the right to pass local laws crafting putative shelter supplements and directed Adams to submit a plan for legislation's implementation.
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