The Homes Can't Wait Coalition, supported by legal advocates, rallied in NYC to protest the city's decision to block key expansions of the CityFHEPS housing voucher program. This legal challenge, rooted in the Marie Vincent et al. v. Mayor Eric Adams case, follows a lower court ruling that limits the City Council's influence over social services. Advocates stress that without these expanded vouchers, thousands of low-income residents may face increased risks of eviction and homelessness, highlighting the urgency of the situation as the case moves to appellate court.
The court ruled that state law prohibits the City Council from having policymaking authority over social services. This lower court's ruling is wrong on the law.
Without access to expanded housing vouchers, thousands of low-income New Yorkers will risk eviction and homelessness, making the outcome of this legal battle critical.
It's crucial that we expand access to CityFHEPS, said Council Member Alexa Aviles, emphasizing the urgent need to address housing instability in NYC.
Advocates want city leaders to reevaluate the implications of an upcoming appellate court decision related to the CityFHEPS program, which provides vital housing support.
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