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LA's $1.8M Legal Fees Criticized Amid Homeless Crisis

8/9/2025

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Los Angeles racked up a staggering $1.8 million in legal fees in just two weeks as it battled a nonprofit for control of homelessness programs. Amid a budget shortfall, a federal judge slammed the city for not fulfilling settlement obligations, urging that the money should be redirected to vital services for the homeless.

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Los Angeles racked up a staggering $1.8 million in legal fees in just two weeks as it battled a nonprofit for control of homelessness programs. Amid a budget shortfall, a federal judge slammed the city for not fulfilling settlement obligations, urging that the money should be redirected to vital services for the homeless.