California city sued over ‘unlawful ban on new housing’

California Attorney General Rob Bonta Monday, Nov. 4, announced that the state of California has filed a lawsuit against the city of Norwalk over its passage of an ordinance that blocks new homeless shelters and other housing projects.

“Norwalk has violated multiple components of the housing law in California,” Bonta said during a press conference.

Filed in Los Angeles Superior Court Monday, Bonta said, the lawsuit also seeks an order compelling the city to repeal its moratorium.