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politics5 months ago•4 min saved

Trump's DC Crackdown Sparks Concerns Amid Federal Deployment

Advocates in Washington, D.C., are concerned about President Trump's plans to remove homeless encampments and relocate homeless individuals far from the city, fearing that this approach will worsen the crisis by separating people from support services and lacking clear solutions. Critics emphasize that homelessness should not be criminalized and that long-term housing solutions are necessary, while the administration's vague plans and potential cuts to aid programs raise alarms about the impact on vulnerable populations.

via Axios|

#advocacy #dc-homelessness #encampment-removal

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Seattle's All-Star Game: Balancing Baseball Festivities with Homeless Encampment Concerns"

The Mayor's office in Seattle, at the request of the Mariners baseball team, pushed for the removal of an encampment near T-Mobile Park in time for Opening Day in 2022. The urgent request came from the Mariners' executive vice president and general counsel, who expressed concern about the encampment being in the path between the stadium station and the ballpark. Despite efforts to prioritize the area, the encampment was not removed before Opening Day but was closed at a later date. The city has faced criticism for prioritizing the removal of encampments in preparation for large events, while the issue of homelessness persists in the area.

via PubliCola|

#encampment-removal #homelessness #mariners

social-issues2 years ago•3 min saved

Boston Continues Encampment Tent Removal Efforts Near Mass. and Cass

Boston city officials have resumed the enforcement of encampment removal policies in the "Mass. and Cass" neighborhood, instructing residents to remove all tents and structures. The encampment was relocated to Atkinson Street from Southampton Street in October due to safety concerns. The cleanup is currently voluntary, but the city's handout states that illegal and harmful activity happening in the tents is concerning to both law enforcement and public health teams. The area has long been an epicenter of the city's struggle with homelessness and the opioid crisis, with as many as 140 people living in the encampments in December 2021.

via WCVB Boston|

#boston #encampment-removal #homelessness