Particle: Gavin Newsom's Aggressive Homelessness Policy Faces Criticism and Praise

8 articles | last updated: Aug 2 16:31:00

California's governor orders state agencies to clear homeless camps, sparking debate over effectiveness and compassion.

Newsom's directive follows a Supreme Court decision allowing cities to ban public camping.
Critics argue the policy punishes the homeless without providing adequate housing solutions.
Supporters believe the move is necessary to address public safety and health concerns.
The policy has led to mixed reactions from local authorities within California.
Studies show that similar sweeps have often failed to reduce homelessness in the long term.