Appeals Court Sides With State, Tosses Huntington Beach Suit Over Housing Mandates

The three-judge panel rejected the Southern California city’s claim that the state’s affordable housing mandates are unconstitutional.

Homes in Huntington Beach, Calif., on July 12, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

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.