Within the last week, four homeless individuals have passed away in Anchorage, signifying the city’s persistent difficulty in providing shelter for its significant homeless population as winter arrives again; a total of two feet of snow fell in 48 hours during the past week. This year, the number of fatalities among those living outdoors in […]
“When rents skyrocket amidst a severe shortage of affordable housing and a shredded safety net, more people become homeless. It really is that simple—and preventable.” Persistently high housing costs and the end of pandemic-era relief programs have fueled a sharp increase in homelessness in the U.S. this year, according to an analysis published Monday by The Wall Street […]
ANCHORAGE – On Friday, the ACLU of Alaska filed appeals in Alaska Superior Court on behalf of houseless Alaskans who were unconstitutionally removed from Cuddy Park last week. Filing this legal action is the next step in the appeals process and comes amid continued failure to adequately address Anchorage’s crisis with homelessness. “Hundreds of people […]
ANCHORAGE – The ACLU of Alaska is taking action on behalf of houseless individuals currently camping at Cuddy Park and facing unlawful abatement as a result of the city’s failure to provide indoor shelter. On Monday, the civil rights organization filed 13 individual appeal intent notices and sent a demand letter to the Municipality of […]