Post-Grants Pass, How Are California Cities Approaching Homelessness?

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🗓️ 15 August 2024

⏱️ 57 minutes

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In late June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that cities can dismantle homeless encampments on sidewalks and other public places and make people move without running afoul of the constitution. The ruling by the Republican-appointed majority was cheered by many Democrats, including Gov. Gavin Newsom who issued an executive order calling on cities to remove the tents and the people living in them quickly. Some have been eager to do so, including San Francisco Mayor London Breed – who is facing tough competition in her run for reelection. Other cities have taken a slower approach. We’ll discuss the impact the Supreme Court ruling is having in California, and why top Democrats disagree over the best course of action. Guests: Marisa Kendall, homelessness reporter, CalMatters Fred Keely, Mayor, Santa Cruz John Do, senior attorney for the Racial and Economic Justice Program, ACLU of Northern California Darrell Steinberg, Mayor, Sacramento Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:25.5	Coming up on forum, we look at how California cities and counties are addressing homeless encampments.
1:30.9	Governor Newsom last week warned of consequences, including threatening state funding for cities that don't act with urgency, in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling, giving local entities more latitude to clear encampments, even if shelter is unavailable.
1:44.0	Do your job. There's no more excuses. You got the money. You've got the flexibility. You got the
1:49.7	green light. You've got the support from the state. And the public is demanding of you.
1:54.5	We hear from city leaders about how they're responding to the governor's call and from you, have you noticed or experienced more sweeps?
2:01.8	Forum is next after this news.
2:08.9	Welcome to Forum. I'm Mina Kim. In the month and a half since the U.S. Supreme Court made it easier for cities to crack down on homeless encampments. Unhoused people in
2:18.1	California are reporting more sweeps or orders to leave, as San Francisco's Alburn Wilson told KTVU this
2:25.2	week. You know what? I really don't have a plan right now because I'm so scattered right now from all this
2:29.9	going on. The ruling upheld an Oregon city's ban on sleeping or camping outdoors in public places
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