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local-news5 months ago

Trump Intensifies Crackdown on Washington Homeless Camps

The Washington D.C. government, under the Trump administration, has cleared several homeless encampments, including near the Lincoln Memorial, as part of a broader effort to remove street camps, which activists argue displaces the homeless without addressing underlying issues like affordable housing. Many residents, like David Beatty and George Morgan, were forced to leave with limited options, raising concerns about the impact on vulnerable populations and the effectiveness of such policies.

via NPR|
#encampments#homeless-shelters#homelessness
social-issues1 year ago

"NYC Settles Dispute Over Migrant Shelter Time Limits"

New York City has reached a settlement agreement to significantly scale back its longstanding legal obligation to provide shelter to homeless migrant adults, allowing them to stay in shelters for only 30 days, with some exceptions for medical disabilities or extenuating circumstances. This marks a major shift in policy for the city, which had previously guaranteed a bed to any homeless person who sought one. The new rules, stemming from a state court case, are intended to temporarily address the migrant crisis, affecting adult migrants aged 18 to 23, while families with children will not be impacted.

via The New York Times|
#homeless-shelters#legal-agreement#migrant-crisis
social-issues2 years ago

"NYC Initiates Evictions of Migrant Families from Shelters as Time Limits Expire"

New York City has started evicting migrant families from homeless shelters after they reached a 60-day time limit, prompting criticism and concerns about the well-being of the families, particularly the children. The city's mayor defended the decision, citing the overwhelming number of new arrivals and the need to free up beds for more stable housing. Critics argue that the evictions are unnecessarily disruptive and are calling for the suspension of the time limits. The reshuffling of families comes as part of the city's efforts to encourage migrants to leave the shelter system permanently, amid ongoing challenges related to the influx of migrants into the city.

via The New York Times|
#eviction#homeless-shelters#mayor-eric-adams
immigration2 years ago

New York City Implements 30-Day Shelter Limit for Migrants

New York City has implemented new rules in its homeless shelters, requiring adult migrants without children to reapply for beds after 60 days. The city has issued about 13,000 notices of the 60-day limit, causing confusion and anxiety among migrants. Mayor Eric Adams recently announced that the time limit for migrants who reapply for shelter would be reduced to just 30 days. As thousands more migrants arrive at the southern border and potentially head to New York, the city is struggling to house the increasing number of migrants, with over 60,000 currently in its care. The city has opened more than 200 emergency shelters, but the situation remains chaotic and uncertain for migrants seeking shelter.

via The New York Times|
#60-day-limit#homeless-shelters#immigration
immigration2 years ago

NYC's Crackdown on Migrant Shelters Sparks Fear and Uncertainty

Thousands of migrants living in emergency homeless shelters in New York City have been notified that they must find alternative housing within 60 days or reapply for shelter at the city's migrant intake center. While city officials expect only a small number of migrants to reapply, many are expressing fear and uncertainty about finding new housing. Advocates and elected officials are concerned that this policy will lead to an increase in street homelessness, as some migrants have already been sleeping on the streets due to feeling unsafe in city shelters. The city cites the need to curb the growing shelter population and free up space for new arrivals, but critics argue that more support is needed from state and federal partners to address the issue.

via Gothamist|
#eviction#homeless-shelters#immigration
local-news2 years ago

Cities in Texas propose ordinances to ban homeless encampments and effectively criminalize homelessness.

Leon Valley city leaders are discussing a proposed ordinance that would essentially ban homelessness or make it illegal within city limits. The proposed ordinance would not allow campsites or tents in public parks during certain hours or sleeping in a parked vehicle on a public street or highway for an extended period of time, among other things. The proposed ordinance has been met with some pushback by homeless agencies that want to find a solution to the problem rather than add more issues.

via KSAT San Antonio|
#homeless-shelters#homelessness#leon-valley
politics2 years ago

NYC faces backlash over handling of migrant crisis.

Mayor Eric Adams has signed an executive order that temporarily suspends rules around the city’s review process for locating and building new homeless shelters. The executive order comes as the city’s shelter system is at or near capacity, according to aid workers and city officials. The suspension of rules means that the city will not be required to hold hearings or submit to any of the typical approvals or recommendations involved in land use approvals. The siting of homeless shelters typically draws vocal opposition.

via Gothamist|
#asylum-seekers#eric-adams#homeless-shelters