A federal appeals court rejected Oct. 30 a lawsuit filed by the city of Huntington Beach challenging the constitutionality of California housing laws that require cities to create a plan to boost levels of affordable housing.
The Ninth Circuit Court three-judge panel issued a unanimous opinion—citing precedent and a lack of standing as reasons to deny the city’s claims.
Gov. Gavin Newsom welcomed the decision, saying the ruling pushes back on the city’s “cynical attempt to prevent the state from enforcing our housing laws.”
“No more excuses,” he said in an Oct. 30 statement. “Every city must follow state law and do its part.”…