Overview

• Residents allege sex work and public intoxication have worsened since barriers were installed on nearby Capp Street.
• Mayor London Breed announces new barriers, cameras, and 'Dear John' letters to deter sex work along Shotwell Street.
• Plaintiffs report threats, public urination, and increased traffic accidents linked to the sex trade in their neighborhood.
• Oakland faces similar issues, with new police chief promising crackdown on sex work along International Boulevard.
• Legal experts question whether the lawsuit will succeed, citing high burden of proof for city liability.