Lawsuit Filed Against Sacramento's Leaders Over Homeless Encampments

Sacramento's District Attorney Thien Ho has filed a lawsuit against the city's leaders over their failure to clean up homeless encampments, citing a "collapse into chaos" and the erosion of everyday life. The lawsuit includes accounts from residents and business owners who have experienced threats, break-ins, and assaults by homeless individuals. The city has seen a significant increase in homelessness, with nearly 9,300 homeless people in 2022, up 67% from 2019. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg argues that the city has taken steps to address the issue, including adding emergency shelter beds and passing ordinances, but Ho believes more needs to be done.