Kentucky Legislature Passes Preemption Legislation, Restricting States and Localities from Passing Tenant Protections Prohibiting Housing Discrimination
Lawmakers in Kentucky voted on March 6 to codify into law “House Bill 18,” a contentious piece of preemption legislation that targets tenant protections in the state. Under the new law, which went…
Who Are Extremely Low-Income Renters?
Source: NLIHC, 2024
NLIHC Seeks Housing Advocacy Coordinator/Organizer
NLIHC seeks a housing advocacy coordinator/organizer (depending on experience) who will be responsible for building relationships around the country, mobilizing advocates to take action on NLIHC’s…
NLIHC in the News for the Week of April 7
The following are some of the news stories to which NLIHC contributed during the week of April 7: “Sarasota City Manager to pitch new affordable housing idea,” Yahoo News, April 11 at https://…
Consider Joining NLIHC’s 2024-2025 Collective Cohort!
NLIHC’s Collective is a cohort of tenant leaders from around the country who work closely with NLIHC and leverage their lived experience to elevate concerns, chart an advocacy path, and ensure that…
NLIHC Welcomes Craig Schaar as Data Systems Coordinator!
NLIHC welcomes Craig Schaar as our new data systems coordinator! Craig has extensive experience in non-profit membership management. Previously, he worked as the membership engagement manager with…
Where to Find Us – April 15
Columbia Business School – New York, NY, April 17 (Diane Yentel) Feeding America Annual Conference – Las Vegas, NV, April 18 (Chantelle Wilkinson) SCOTUS National Event on Opposing the…
NLIHC Submits Amicus Brief to SCOTUS Urging Court to Support Rights of Unhoused People
NLIHC, together with the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, submitted on April 3 an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the…
Start Planning Now for National Week of Action to Oppose the Criminalization of Homelessness!
NLIHC, the National Homelessness Law Center (NHLC), National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH), and National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) invite advocates across the nation to participate in a …
Representative Bush Leads Bicameral Amicus Brief Opposing the Criminalization of Homelessness
Representative Cori Bush (D-MO) led a bicameral amicus brief submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court to oppose the criminalization of people experiencing homelessness. Joined by 18 colleagues,…
Register for Tomorrow’s (4/9) Webinar on Grants Pass v. Johnson!
NLIHC, the National Alliance to End Homelessness (The Alliance), and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) invite advocates nationwide to register for a webinar series on advancing…