VA must build more housing on West L.A. campus, and UCLA and Brentwood School leases are illegal, judge rules

In a decisive ruling, U.S. District Judge David O. Carter mandated the VA to build over 2,500 housing units for low-income veterans, calling existing leases illegal.

Judge Carter criticized the VA for prioritizing leases to non-veteran entities like UCLA and Brentwood School, stating these arrangements failed to primarily benefit veterans.

Carter emphasized the VA's failure over decades, accusing it of corruption and of neglecting veterans' interests, effectively selling off land meant for their use.

Alongside the housing directive, the judge ordered increased outreach to veterans for housing subsidies, underscoring the need for better support services for the veteran community.

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