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Leading housing & legal advocacy nonprofit, advancing housing rights & preserving affordable housing with our thousands-strong membership of advocates across the country, the Housing Justice Network. 🏙️www.nhlp.org
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In the United States, the history of housing justice and Black liberation are closely connected. When we remember Black history, we can build towards Black futures.
Square graphic with three sections focusing on a housing rights figure from Black American history. Each has a grayscale photo, year, and description. First section reads: “1870. Sojourner Truth traveled all along the East coast organizing for land grants from the federal government to former enslaved people.” There’s a photo of Sojourner Truth looking into the camera. Second section reads: “1940. Black women (often unnamed and uncredited in history) led New Deal-era public housing tenant associations to fight for better conditions.” There’s a photo of a woman standing in the street with a sign that says “Our boss owns 77 houses. We can’t pay rent.” Third section reads: “1969. Sen. Edward Brooke co-authored the Fair Housing Act, and the Brooke Amendment, which set rent caps for low-income tenants.” There’s a photo of Senator Brooke looking up from his desk at the camera. Banner on bottom reads “Black History Month” with the logo of the National Housing Law Project.
February 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Today, along with the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty, we're celebrating a WIN for Española tenants, with a new settlement that will provide immediate housing justice for families and longer-term affordability for the apartment complex they call home.
January 30, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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Our communities deserve the basic freedom of safety and stability without fear. But right now Trump is undermining and threatening it. That’s why we’re supporting the Representatives who are fighting to protect democracy and safeguard our freedoms.
“Americans across races, places, and parties value our freedoms – but the Trump administration continues to violate them by abducting our neighbors, ending life-saving public assistance programs, and terrorizing Minneapolis and other cities across our country. Trump is doing everything he can to take control and stability away from us all, especially Black and brown families and anyone who gets in his way. “Government shutdowns have real consequences but now is a time to resist state terror and protect democracy. We support Members of Congress who have refused to fund Trump’s masked and violent agents. “We’re fighting for our freedoms, our families, and our futures. While full government funding is essential to keep Americans housed, we support congressional efforts to curb the lawlessness of ICE and CBP.”
January 29, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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The Trump administration’s attempts to cut one of the most important funding sources for housing homeless people is making it impossible for service providers to keep families safe and sheltered. NHLP’s Deputy Director Deb Thorpe spoke about why with Roshan Abraham from @shelterforce.bsky.social.
Graphic has dark blue border on white background. CBS’s logo is at the top middle. The NHLP logo sits at the bottom. The title of the article and author name are below: “Judge Blocks HUD’s Effort to Overhaul Federal Funding for Homeless Services by Roshan Abraham” Black text reads: “HUD’s 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity—since rescinded and shut down by a judge—was in the amount of $3.9 billion, higher than the $3.6 billion in funding available last year. But this number was deceptive, according to Deborah Thrope, deputy director of the National Housing Law Project: HUD pulled some of its other funds for permanent housing, instead pooling them into Continuum of Care funds that were tailored to prioritize temporary housing. “This administration basically waited until the last minute, changed it, and now they’re saying we’re going to get funding up and running in March, but that’s wholly unrealistic,” Thrope told Shelterforce/Next City before the judge’s ruling.”
January 27, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Sky-high housing costs continue to outpace wages. Now’s the time for solutions, not more roadblocks. Check out our factsheet breaking down howTrump’s HUD proposal would kick millions of our neighbors off housing assistance ➡️ www.nhlp.org/our-initiati...
Get the Facts: Work Requirements and Time Limits Will Worsen Housing Instability | NHLP
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January 27, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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Our first newsletter of 2026 is dropping soon. Sign up now to stay in the loop on all things housing justice, including new resources, updates, and more ➡️ nhlp.org/newsletter
Graphic with aerial view of houses as a backdrop. On top of that, a navy rounded square has white text that reads “Sign Up for the National Housing Law Project's Monthly Newsletter” and “Keep updated on housing justice news and how you can fight to protect poor and working tenants and homeowners.” An image of an opened piece of mail is at the top left of the navy square. At the bottom of the graphic, an image of a search bar reads “Sign up at nhlp.org/newsletter” and below that is the NHLP logo.
January 23, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Trump’s proposal to cut a long-standing disparate impact rule from the Fair Housing Act could open families up to discrimination and keep justice from being served, NHLP Managing Attorney Natalie Maxwell shared with Grace Dixon of @law360.bsky.social.
Graphic has dark blue border on white background. CBS’s logo is at the top middle. The NHLP logo sits at the bottom. The title of the article and author name are below: “Attys Fear HUD Bias Rule Would Muddy Fair Housing Waters by Grace Dixon.” Black text reads: “The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed erasing regulations that codify covert forms of discrimination under the Fair Housing Act, which attorneys say may cloud litigation and HUD discrimination investigations through the end of the Trump administration. If the rule is finalized, this murkiness could inadvertently put municipal governments in the hot seat, National Housing Law Project managing attorney Natalie Maxwell said to Law360. "While it doesn't change anyone's ability to sue in court, it could have the unintended consequence of increasing litigation against state and local jurisdictions, because they no longer have that agency guidance," Maxwell said.”
January 23, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Trump’s speech at the World Economic Forum failed to address the housing crisis that our communities are facing. NHLP’s Exec. Director @shamusroller.bsky.social spoke with Megan Cerullo from @cbsnews.com about how the president’s plans leave families without solutions.
Graphic has dark blue border on white background. CBS’s logo is at the top middle. The NHLP logo sits at the bottom. The title of the article and author name are below: “Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech by Megan Cerullo.” Black text reads: “Shamus Roller, executive director of the nonprofit National Housing Law Project, said the plans released so far by the Trump administration to address home affordability fail to account for the complexities of the housing market. "Given how big an issue this is across the country, it deserves more attention and thought than what has been provided," he told CBS News. Specifically, Roller highlighted the shortage of available homes for sale, saying that new U.S. tariffs on imported homebuilding materials have raised costs and that the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration has led to worker shortages among construction companies.”
January 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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‼️Tenants Demand Action While Trump Caters to Billionaires‼️

See NHLP’s @shamusroller.bsky.social and TUF's @taraghuveer.bsky.social joint statement ahead of Trump’s address on affordability at the World Economic Forum in Davos tomorrow
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THE NATIONAL HOUSING LAW PROJECT AND TENANT UNION FEDERATION: TENANTS DEMAND ACTION WHILE TRUMP CATERS TO BILLIONAIRES WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Housing Law Project executive director Shamus Roller and Tenant Union Federation director Tara Raghuveer today released the following statement ahead of Trump’s planned address on affordability at the World Economic Forum in Davos: “With no sense of irony, tomorrow Trump will make a speech about housing affordability while surrounded by his billionaire friends. The backdrop makes clear who benefits from his policies, leaving behind the vast majority of Americans who are struggling to make their rent or mortgage. “Trump said he’d ease housing costs, but his past actions guaranteed the opposite: eviction and homelessness. This proposal is pulled out of the corporate landlord playbook. It will focus on markets, not people, and how they will make more profit instead of keeping us housed. It will have many promises, few details, and zero follow-through. Poor and working people demand real and immediate action that matches the scale of this crisis.”
January 20, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Chicago Freedom Movement laid the groundwork for today’s Fair Housing Act. His fight for civil rights, racial equity and housing justice will continue until we all have the freedom to care for our families and live in a safe and affordable home.
Square graphic with an image of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a Chicago Freedom Movement March. Text reads: “In the summer of 1966, Dr. King’s Chicago Freedom Movement campaigned against housing discrimination. This led to the creation of one of the nation's first fair housing organizations, and later, the passage of the Fair Housing Act.” Quote reads: “Never before have such far-reaching and creative commitments been made and programs adopted and pledged to achieve open housing in a community, [... this is] the first step in a 1,000 mile journey.” – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Banner on bottom reads “Martin Luther King Jr. Day” and shows the logo of the National Housing Law Project.
January 19, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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In the midst of a housing crisis, Trump's HUD proposed eliminating a crucial protection that keeps people housed. As part of the Fair Housing Act, the disparate impact rule stood between our communities, and unfair zoning and biased landlords. We're ready to fight back.
The National Housing Law Project today released the following statement by Managing Attorney Natalie Maxwell in response to Trump’s Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposing to eliminate the Fair Housing Act’s disparate impact rule and abandon long-standing protections against discrimination: “No matter our race, place, or party, we all deserve the freedom to live where we choose without fear of discrimination. Our government has protected that freedom in part thanks to the Fair Housing Act’s disparate impact rule. But in the Trump administration’s continued assault on the federal housing programs and its rollback of decades of hard-won civil rights, HUD is proposing to eliminate a rule that protects against covert forms of housing discrimination. “Without disparate impact, we could see landlords reject applications from immigrant families and people with disabilities and evict survivors of domestic violence who call 911 for assistance. Cities could also enact zoning laws that concentrate people of color in areas with toxic pollution. “Since the earliest days of the Fair Housing Act, disparate impact has been an essential tool our government has used to combat housing discrimination, and has created healthier, happier, and safer communities for all, not just some. It opened doors to greater housing security for people of color, people with disabilities, seniors on fixed incomes, families with children, and people of faith. These pathways have allowed our communities to benefit from new affordable housing, and ensure that everyone, no matter their ability, age, or race, can get what they need to thrive. “Trump is doing everything he can to take control and stability away from us all, and especially Black and brown families. We won’t accept it. We’re ready to fight back and defend fair housing for all.”
January 16, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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Trump’s proposed investor ban won’t fix the damage he’s already done to worsen the housing crisis, NHLP’s Exec. Director @shamusroller.bsky.social shared w/ @truthout.org. Big investors and empty gestures are both bad news for families already struggling to find and keep a home.
Graphic has dark blue border on white background. Truthout’s logo is at the top middle. The NHLP logo sits at the bottom. The title of the article and author name are below: “Trump’s “Homes for People” Plan Distracts From Failing Policies, Experts Say by Mike Ludwig.” Black text reads: ““It’s an attempt to make people ignore the fact that his administration has decimated federal housing programs, made it easier for landlords to discriminate based on race and other factors, imposed taxes on construction materials, and deported much of the badly needed construction workforce,” Roller said. “Compared to these things he could turn around now that are within his power, this is a non-proposal.” Roller pointed to research showing that corporations now own nearly 9 percent of residential parcels in 500 counties across the U.S., and in some working-class neighborhoods, corporate ownership exceeds 20 percent. Trump’s proposal won’t solve the housing crisis alone — if the president is even able to turn the proposal into actionable legislation in the first place — but Roller said it’s an issue that policy makers should examine. The plan would likely require congressional approval, but legislation aimed at reining in corporate real estate investors has consistently failed to gain traction.”
January 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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NHLP Exec. Director Shamus Roller warns that Trump’s “investor ban” is a distraction from cuts the administration has made to crucial housing programs that families across the country rely on. Daniel Jonas Roche digs in deeper for @archpaper.com
Graphic has dark blue border on white background. The Architect’s Newspaper logo is at the top middle. The NHLP logo sits at the bottom. The title of the article and author name are below: “Trump pledges to crack down on hedge funds in the single-family housing market, after slashing federal housing subsidies by Daniel Jonas Roche.” Black text reads: “National Housing Law Project (NHLP) executive director Shamus Roller told AN: “I think it’s mostly a distraction from the fact that the Trump administration has cut so many housing protections and programs at the national level,” he said after the post. “The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been practically dismantled.” “I think the Trump administration is also trying to distract from the fact import taxes on construction materials are having a significant impact on the cost of housing, and so is the deportation of really badly needed construction workers. These are two really big factors firmly within the control of the President,” he noted. “I do think that institutional investors and corporate owners of real estate is an area for policy reform, but I doubt that the President is actually serious about it.”.”
January 12, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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We won’t let Trump scapegoat immigrants. DHS must withdraw its harmful “public charge” proposal, or hundreds of thousands will go without the food, health, & housing assistance that they legally qualify for. Our full comment ➡️ www.nhlp.org/wp-content/uploads/NHLP-Public-Charge-NPRM-DHS-Comment.pdf
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December 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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As we reach the end of 2025, check out our last newsletter of the year to catch up on...
🏘️What we’ve been working on
🌄Where we’re headed in the new year
❤️Why we do this work

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December 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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A new public charge proposal would create barriers for millions of immigrant families seeking essential health, nutrition, & economic supports.

Sign your organization onto the @pifcoalition.bsky.social comment by 12/18 to stand against the changes and #ProtectFamilies: bit.ly/pif-public-charge
December 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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The fight to put our neighbors before corporate profits continues – and when the going gets tough, we get even tougher. Can we count on your help? Your support fuels our work to protect poor and working people and families from evictions and foreclosures ➡️https://www.nhlp.org/donate/
A square graphic for the National Housing Law Project (NHLP)’s year in review, titled “Year In Review 2025, Resistance.” The graphic depicts an outside view of a brightly colored apartment complex, surrounded by trees. Around the windows of the complex, stats about NHLP’s work in 2025 are listed, including: “trained over 7,000 people nationwide” and “provided direct technical assistance to 145 legal aid organizations across 38 states” and “grew the housing justice network (HJN) to over 2,600 member” and “and more!” The NHLP logo is in the upper right corner.
December 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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2025 sucked. But I'm proud to have worked for an organization that helped it suck less. On to 2026. www.nhlp.org/yir2025
National Housing Law Project Year in Review 2025 | NHLP
In 2025, the National Housing Law Project resisted the Trump administration’s unlawful power grab. Read on to learn more about what we accomplished.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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This year, NHLP grew our network, flipped the script, and defended our neighbors. But our work goes far beyond the numbers. Dig into our 2025 Year in Review for all the details ➡️ www.nhlp.org/yir2025
A square graphic for the National Housing Law Project (NHLP)’s year in review, titled “Year In Review 2025, Resistance.” The graphic depicts an outside view of a brightly colored apartment complex, surrounded by trees. Around the windows of the complex, stats about NHLP’s work in 2025 are listed, including: “trained over 7,000 people nationwide” and “provided direct technical assistance to 145 legal aid organizations across 38 states” and “grew the housing justice network (HJN) to over 2,600 member” and “and more!” The NHLP logo is in the upper right corner.
December 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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🏘️ This year, we fought back against the Trump administration’s destruction of federal housing law. Check out our 2025 Year in Review to learn how we kept people safe, fed, and housed ➡️ www.nhlp.org/yir2025
A square graphic for the National Housing Law Project (NHLP)’s year in review, titled “Year In Review 2025, Resistance.” The graphic depicts a woman with a cane sitting on a front stoop of an apartment building. She’s waving to a young girl and her father who are approaching on the sidewalk, the girl is waving back. The apartment is brightly colored and surrounded by trees. The NHLP logo is in the upper right corner.
December 9, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Rather than solve the housing crisis, Trump and HUD are proposing to evict certain immigrant families from their homes. Join NHLP, @aforhj.org, and @power-la.bsky.social for a virtual teach-in TOMORROW, 12/3 to fight back with us ➡️ bit.ly/kft-virtual
(ENG) Invitation flier for an event called “Keep Families Together In Hud Housing”. In the top right are logos for the hosting organizations: National Housing Law Project, Alliance for Housing Justice, and People Organized for Westside Renewal. Graphic reads: “Trump wants to evict immigrant families from public housing and Section 8. We will not allow this! We must protect our neighbors, keep families together, and prevent more people from becoming homeless. Come learn more about what’s happening and how you can get involved!” The flier lists the date and time for the event as Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 7pm to 8pm ET, or 4pm to 5pm PT. Under “Virtual Teach-In”, it includes the RSVP link: bit.ly/kft-virtual. (ESP) Folleto de invitación para un evento llamado “Mantener a las Familias Unidas en Vivienda de HUD”. En el extremo superior derecho son logotipos por las organizaciones anfinitrones: National Housing Law Project, Alliance for Housing Justice, y People Organized for Westside Renewal. El gráfico dice: “Trump quiere desalojar a las familias inmigrantes de la vivienda pública y Sección 8. ¡No lo permitiremos! Debemos proteger a nuestros vecinos, mantener unidas a las familias y evitar que más personas se queden sin hogar. Ven a aprender más sobre lo que está pasando y que podemos hacer!” El folleto dice el dato y tiempo para el evento de Miércoles, 3 diciembre de 2025 de 7pm a 8 pm ET, o 4pm a 5 pm PT. Debajo de “Escuelita Virtual”, incluye el vínculo de RSVP: bit.ly/kft-virtual.
December 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Shout out to John Blake & Marissa Ditkowsky for their panels at the @nclc4consumers.bsky.social conference last week! John spoke about tenant screening with @nhlp.bsky.social's Eric Dunn & NCLC's Chi Chi Wu. Marissa & Joshua Horton discussed supplementing consumer claims with disability rights laws.
November 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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From the lands of the Hupa in the west to the Seminole in the south, November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and uphold the freedom of all Indigenous people to live in safe and stable homes. The fight for housing justice is also for land and racial justice.
Square graphic with a border of woven blue, yellow, and orange patterns, reading “Happy Native American Heritage Month.” The photo shown depicts the North American continent with different regions shaded and labeled for different Indigenous territories, languages, and treaties – for example, Cree, Tawakoni, Saluda, Chamapho, and more. Credit for the map is given to Native Land Digital. The NHLP logo is on the bottom right of the image.
November 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Trump wants to evict immigrant families from public housing & Section 8.

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Keep Families Together: HUD Housing Teach in · Peoples Action Institute
Trump wants to displace immigrant families from public housing and Section 8. WE WILL NOT ALLOW THIS. We must protect our neighbors, keep families together, and prevent more people from becoming ...
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November 22, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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What a month it’s been! Our next newsletter is dropping soon, and it’s packed with important updates, partner resources, and more. Sign up now to stay in the loop on all things housing justice ➡️ nhlp.org/newsletter
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November 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM