Newark Sues New York Over Homeless Resident Relocation Program

New Jersey has filed a federal lawsuit against New York City over the SOTA program, which relocates homeless individuals to other areas, including Newark. The lawsuit claims that the program fails to ensure adequate housing conditions and pressures people to move. New York City officials, including Mayor Bill de Blasio, are named in the lawsuit, which seeks to halt the program in Newark. Critics argue the program is flawed, but the real issue is the lack of affordable housing in both cities.

What is the stance of De Blasio's office regarding the lawsuit?

What does the lawsuit request from New York City regarding the families relocated to Newark?