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Fears Escalate Over Potential Federal Crackdown on Homelessness Ahead of LA 2028 Olympics

Fears Escalate Over Potential Federal Crackdown on Homelessness Ahead of LA 2028 Olympics

Fears Escalate Over Potential Federal Crackdown on Homelessness Ahead of LA 2028 Olympics Local officials and homelessness advocates are voicing increasing alarm over the possibility of severe federal intervention targeting unhoused individuals in Los Angeles, particularly as the city prepares to host the 2028 Olympic Games. Concerns are mounting that the federal government could implement drastic measures, including the forced relocation of homeless people to designated detention facilities. Reports indicate a heightened federal focus on homelessness, with recent actions in…

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Trump Administration’s 2020 Executive Order on Homelessness: A Look Back at Policy Shifts and Criticisms

Trump Administration’s 2020 Executive Order on Homelessness: A Look Back at Policy Shifts and Criticisms

Trump Administration’s 2020 Executive Order on Homelessness: A Look Back at Policy Shifts and Criticisms In a significant policy shift during his presidency, Donald Trump signed an executive order in 2020 aimed at overhauling the nation’s approach to homelessness. This order, fulfilling a campaign promise, sought to empower states and cities to more easily clear outdoor encampments and direct individuals into mental health or addiction treatment, including involuntary civil commitment for those deemed a risk to themselves or others. The…

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