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DOJ official: Feds will probe Multnomah County homeless housing criteria
DOJ official: Feds will probe Multnomah County homeless housing criteria
DOJ official: Feds will probe Multnomah County homeless housing criteria

Published on: 05/01/2026

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A screening tool for supportive housing that can allot higher priority for those who request LGBTQ+ or culturally specific services has thrust the county into the federal spotlight.

The U.S. Department of Justice is scrutinizing how Multnomah County decides which homeless people to prioritize for federally and locally funded supportive housing, raising the specter of a potential legal challenge.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/05/doj-official-threatens-investigation-into-multnomah-county-homeless-services-over-screening-tool.html

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