California's CARE Court: Revolutionizing Mental Health Care in the Courtroom

California's Governor Gavin Newsom is implementing a new plan called CARE Court, which brings mental health care into the courtroom to address the state's homelessness crisis and lack of adequate mental health care. Under this plan, judges can order individuals with severe mental illnesses to receive treatment, including medication, therapy, and housing. While supporters believe it will help thousands get off the streets and improve public safety, opponents argue that it could lead to conservatorship and the deprivation of civil liberties. The governor is urging critics to prove him wrong and emphasizes the need for comprehensive care for all Californians with mental health disabilities.