Unlawful Conditions on Funding for Permanent Housing (Washington v. U.S. Dept. of Education, D.R.I.)

Lawsuit challenging the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s efforts to once again attach conditions to—and illegally upend—funding that provides supports for Americans experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.

Litigation Details

Case filed on: July 7, 2026

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Updates

Date

Update

07/07/2026

On 7/7/26, the states filed their complaint.

07/17/2026

On 7/17/26, the plaintiff states filed a motion for summary judgment.

07/24/2026

On 7/24/26, the defendants filed a cross-motion for summary judgment.

08/07/2026

On 8/7/26, the district court issued an order granting in part and denying in part each of the summary judgment motions.

08/13/2026

On 8/13/26, the federal defendants appealed.