California Grapples with Homelessness Enforcement Post-Supreme Court Ruling

Cities adopt varied strategies as state pushes for immediate action on encampments, balancing enforcement with support.

The Supreme Court ruling allows cities to penalize outdoor sleeping, even without shelter options.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order mandates urgent removal of encampments on state property.
Los Angeles County opts for a 'care first' approach, rejecting fines and arrests for public sleeping.
Some cities, like Redondo Beach, have halved their homeless populations through innovative solutions.
Critics argue criminalizing homelessness exacerbates the crisis, advocating for more supportive measures.