Trump cuts threaten fair-housing nonprofits nationwide

The Trump administration has cut federal funding to many fair-housing nonprofits, impacting their ability to enforce anti-discrimination laws. This decision affects about two-thirds of these organizations, which rely on HUD grants for their operations. Local groups, like the Fair Housing Resource Center in Ohio, are facing potential shutdowns due to these funding cuts. Many of these nonprofits help individuals facing housing discrimination, often resolving issues quickly without court involvement. A lawsuit has been filed against HUD and the Department of Government Efficiency, claiming the funding cuts are unlawful. Advocates argue that these groups are essential, especially as housing discrimination and homelessness rates rise across the country.