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Washington state is suing the federal government to block new housing rules that threaten to cut off funding for thousands of homeless individuals, particularly in King County, where over $37 million and nearly 3,000 people could be impacted. The lawsuit, joined by 21 other states, argues the federal changes violate legal procedures and undermine proven “Housing First” programs — the most effective strategy for long-term stability. Despite federal claims that these programs haven’t curbed homelessness, research and local systems like King County’s rely on them. Advocates fear the move will cripple vital efforts to end homelessness, especially as demand surges. The federal agency plans to announce recipients later this year — and the states are racing to stop it.

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