New York Hasn’t Raised Housing Allowances for Needy Residents in Decades. That’s Unconstitutional, a Lawsuit Says.
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Source: ProPublica
Published: 2026-07-10 05:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Courts
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Property, Justice, Law & Courts, Property & Housing, Crime & Justice
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New York makes an unusual promise to its residents: Its constitution says the state must provide “aid, care and support for the needy.”
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