California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, ordered cities to shut down homeless encampments in public spaces after a Supreme Court ruling eased restrictions on enforcement.
Newsom had previously opposed the criminalization of homelessness, but he has tried to maneuver to more centrist positions after the devastating national election swing against Democrats, according to the New York Times.
‘Local leaders asked for resources — we delivered the largest state investment in history.’
On Monday, Newsom issued a framework by which cities could be more forceful about keeping homeless tents away from sidewalks, bike paths, parklands, and other public property.
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“There are no more excuses,” Newsom said in a statement. “Local leaders asked for resources — we delivered the largest state investment in history. They asked for legal
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