A federal judge temporarily blocked a key component of President Trump’s homelessness plan on Friday. The proposal would have required recipients of housing funds to undergo treatment for addiction or mental illness as a condition for receiving support. Additionally, the plan sought to end support for most long-term housing programs.

The plan, originally released in November, represented the most significant changes in decades to policies affecting homeless individuals. It aimed to govern $3.9 billion in awards to community organizations under a program called Continuum of Care. However, several groups have been fighting the proposal, as it would halt the flow of millions of dollars managed by intermediaries.

Homelessness funds have increasingly been criticized as a source of corruption. Despite the substantial amount of money involved, many argue that little progress has been made for homeless people, who are overwhelmingly affected by drug addiction and mental illness.

Judge Mary S. McElroy of the U.S. District Court in Rhode Island issued a preliminary injunction to prevent the sudden rule change. She stated, “Ensuring lawful agency action, continuity of housing, and stability for vulnerable populations is clearly in the public interest.”

Supporters of the administration, however, view the injunction as a delay tactic. Some claim that Judge McElroy does not have the appropriate authority in this case. Senator Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, commented on the situation, suggesting that the judiciary is positioned to block President Trump’s agenda.

In a broader reflection on the nation’s challenges, Mike Vandeerbeough remarked:
*“It is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. I have studied history for years and I cannot recall it ever happening. It may be that our task is impossible. Yet, if we do not try then how will we know it could not be done? And if we do not try, it most certainly will not be done. The Founders’ Republic, and the larger war for western civilization, will be lost.”*

Additional quotes circulating in related discussions include:
– “A communist is an impatient socialist.” — Anonymous
– “There aren’t too many human interaction problems that can’t be fixed with a .45 ACP 230-grain fat-boy.” — Herschel Smith
– “They don’t kill you because you’re a fascist. They call you a fascist so they can kill you.” — ex-Antifa member

The Trump administration has stated that it plans to continue pursuing efforts to reform homelessness policies despite the legal setback.
https://www.independentsentinel.com/judge-blocks-president-trumps-homeless-plan/