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After Homelessness Ruling, Cities Weigh Whether to Clear Encampments

The Supreme Court decided last month that cities could cite homeless campers. Some say ‘clear them all.’ Others are ramping up outreach.

Until recently, federal appellate courts limited how far cities could go to clear encampments. But late last month, the Supreme Court ruled that they could remove homeless residents sleeping outdoors, a decision that has already begun to reshape how they deal with homelessness.

Three days after the decision, the Folsom police announced they would start citing recalcitrant illegal campers, though they also would team up with nonprofits to provide more homeless outreach.(Shawn Hubler and Mike Baker)

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/13/us/homeless-camps-supreme-court-ruling.html

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After Homelessness Ruling, Cities Weigh Whether to Clear Encampments<br /> <br /> The Supreme Court decided last month that cities could cite homeless campers. Some say ‘clear them all.’ Others are ramping up outreach.<br /> <br /> Until recently, federal appellate courts limited how far cities could go to clear encampments. But late last month, the Supreme Court ruled that they could remove homeless residents sleeping outdoors, a decision that has already begun to reshape how they deal with homelessness.<br /> <br /> Three days after the decision, the Folsom police announced they would start citing recalcitrant illegal campers, though they also would team up with nonprofits to provide more homeless outreach.(Shawn Hubler and Mike Baker)<br /> <br /> https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/13/us/homeless-camps-supreme-court-ruling.html
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