An executive order signed by President Trump seeks to overhaul the U.S. response to homelessness. It aims to facilitate the removal of outdoor encampments and provide mental health and addiction treatment to individuals posing risks. The order supports civil commitment for those unable to care for themselves. Additionally, it redirects federal funding from traditional housing-first policies to programs requiring sobriety and treatment, aligning with a Supreme Court ruling that allows punishment for outdoor sleeping. The plan promotes the enforcement of homeless camping bans as part of its strategy.
President Trump signed an executive order to change how the U.S. manages homelessness, focusing on removing outdoor encampments and providing treatment for mental health and addiction.
The order allows civil commitment for individuals who pose risks and cannot care for themselves, prioritizing funding for sobriety and treatment programs.
The policy shift moves away from 'housing first' initiatives and aligns with a Supreme Court ruling that permits punishing individuals for sleeping outside.
The changes aim to enforce homeless camping bans and redirect federal funds to programs that require treatment and compliance from unhoused individuals.
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