Overview

• Governor Newsom's executive order mandates state agencies to clear homeless encampments on state property.
• The order provides guidelines for humane treatment, including a 48-hour notice and storage of belongings for 60 days.
• Local leaders are divided; some support the move while others criticize it for lacking housing solutions.
• Advocates argue the order criminalizes homelessness without addressing root causes or providing sufficient shelter.
• The Supreme Court decision enables cities to enforce anti-camping laws, influencing Newsom's directive.