Criminalization or support? President Trump's executive order on homelessness gets mixed reaction

Los Angeles TimesFriday, July 25, 2025 at 9:00:16 PM
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Criminalization or support? President Trump's executive order on homelessness gets mixed reaction
President Trump just signed an executive order tackling homelessness with a mix of tough and supportive measures. On one hand, it pushes for stricter enforcement of anti-camping laws and requires treatment for drug addiction—potentially leading to more arrests or forced hospitalization for mentally ill homeless individuals. On the other, it dangles financial incentives for cities that comply. Reactions are split: some see it as a necessary crackdown, while others worry it criminalizes vulnerable people instead of helping them.
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