AG James, AG Brown, and AG Neronha, leading a coalition of 20 AGs,  submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposal to restrict access to the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program based on immigration status. The HOME program is the largest federal block grant to state and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing. From 2020 to 2025, HOME funds benefited more than 1,000 low- and moderate-income households in California through housing rehabilitation, construction, and financial assistance projects and programs. In the comments, the coalition argue that HUD’s attempt to impose restrictions on HOME violates its agreement not to enforce restrictions on this program while multistate litigation continues, as well as the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).

“The Trump Administration is continuing its cruel efforts to restrict access to public benefits despite a court order finding that these restrictions are likely unlawful. President Trump promised to make lives more affordable, and yet at every turn, he’s taking action that makes basics like housing and gas further out of reach. I urge HUD to drop this farce and comply with its agreement not to enforce unlawful restrictions on affordable housing while our litigation continues.” -AG Bonta