Madison Home公司以安全和无家可归者援助问题为由,就住房关闭问题向Richmond提起诉讼。 Madison Home sues Richmond over shelter closure, citing safety and homeless aid concerns.

Madison Home, Inc.起诉肯塔基州Richmond, 以需要喷洒系统为由, 寻求临时禁令, Madison Home, Inc. has sued Richmond, Kentucky, seeking a temporary injunction to keep its winter shelter open after the city denied a certificate of occupancy, citing the need for a sprinkler system. 该非营利组织自2022年以来以有条件使用许可证经营该庇护所,并于2024年为大约800人提供服务。 该协会认为,这座历史性建筑符合《消防法》例外规定的条件,有工作防火梯,并通过检查。 The nonprofit, which has operated the shelter since 2022 under a conditional use permit and served about 800 people in 2024, argues the historic building qualifies for a fire code exception, has working fire escapes, and has passed inspections. 它声称该市的决定前后不一致,在冬天有可能危及无家可归者。 It claims the city’s decision is inconsistent and risks endangering homeless individuals during winter. 这座城市说,它一直以资金、志愿者和符合守则的指导来支持这个庇护所。 The city says it has supported the shelter with funding, volunteers, and guidance to meet code. 目前,庇护所在夜间与附近中心接待的客人一起运营,日间服务在继续。 The shelter is currently operating with guests housed at a nearby center at night while daytime services continue. 法院尚未裁决。 The court has not yet ruled.