Once again UCLA gets to keep a baseball stadium, while veterans go homeless in West Los Angeles. The stadium is on land ONLY to be used for veterans—but the courts do not care, and now UCLA plays baseball on land TAKEN from veterans. UCLA is an embarrassment.
“Just days before Veterans Day, a federal order has halted an urgent effort to provide temporary housing for homeless veterans on the VA West Los Angeles campus.
On Friday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an emergency stay, blocking a recent order from U.S. District Judge David Carter that called for the installation of 100 temporary housing units. The stay effectively pauses all plans to provide immediate shelter to homeless veterans in the area, a decision that has sparked concern and disappointment among advocates and community members.
How appropriate these weasels harm veterans on Veterans Day. Newsom says nothing—his silence shows his hate of veterans.
Federal Court Order Halts Plan for Temporary Housing at West LA VA Campus Days Before Veterans Day
Jamie Paige, Westside Current, 11/11/24 https://www.westsidecurrent.com/news/federal-court-order-halts-plan-for-temporary-housing-at-west-la-va-campus-days-before/article_4fb8e1ae-9fbd-11ef-bfd6-5bfe95b026a4.html?utm_source=westsidecurrent.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletter%2Foptimize%2Fdaily-headlines%2F%3F-dc%3D1731339003&utm_medium=email&utm_content=read%20more
LOS ANGELES— Just days before Veterans Day, a federal order has halted an urgent effort to provide temporary housing for homeless veterans on the VA West Los Angeles campus.
On Friday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an emergency stay, blocking a recent order from U.S. District Judge David Carter that called for the installation of 100 temporary housing units. The stay effectively pauses all plans to provide immediate shelter to homeless veterans in the area, a decision that has sparked concern and disappointment among advocates and community members.
Judge Carter’s order, issued in October, came after a series of hearings focused on finding immediate solutions for unhoused veterans as the rainy season approaches. The emergency directive mandated that the VA install 100 temporary housing units on its West LA campus to shelter veterans and protect them from potentially life-threatening weather conditions. For the past month, the plaintiffs, their attorneys, and local VA staff had been coordinating efforts to bring the housing plan to fruition, with a goal of completing the purchase on Tuesday, November 12.
However, on Friday—just as Veterans Day weekend began—federal officials in Washington, D.C., instructed the Department of Justice to appeal Judge Carter’s ruling. The emergency stay was subsequently granted, halting all actions related to the temporary housing order. The news comes as a major setback to advocates and unhoused veterans who had anticipated swift action following Judge Carter’s mandate.
“This isn’t just a bureaucratic delay; it’s a decision that puts the lives of our veterans at risk,” said Rob Reynolds, an advocate for veterans who spearheaded the court case. “These are men and women who served our country, and they deserve a place to call home, especially as we approach winter. To block this order just days before Veterans Day sends a disheartening message to those who sacrificed so much.”
Advocates argue that the emergency housing plan was essential to address the urgent need for safe shelter, with hundreds of veterans currently living on the streets of Los Angeles. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Los Angeles County has one of the highest concentrations of homeless veterans in the nation, and the VA West LA campus has long been seen as a critical resource for housing solutions.
The plaintiffs in the case expressed disappointment not only with the timing but also with the broader implications of the appeal. They argue that any delays could further endanger homeless veterans, who are already vulnerable to health and safety risks from living unsheltered in harsh weather.
Veterans Day, which will be observed on Monday, November 11, has long been a time to honor the contributions and sacrifices of military personnel.
In response to the stay, several veteran advocacy groups are mobilizing, calling on federal leaders to address what they describe as an “urgent need” for housing solutions at the VA West LA campus. They warn that any prolonged delay could have severe consequences, especially as the rainy season begins in Southern California.
The VA did not respond to requests for comment.
