San Francisco has started an active campaign to dismantle homeless encampments after a recent U.S. Supreme Court rulin g. Both Mayor London Breed and California Governor Gavin Newsom have expressed support for stricter measures targeting individuals living on the streets.
The Supreme Court’s decision now allows authorities to hold people accountable for residing in public spaces, even if they haven’t been offered alternative housing. This has sparked widespread criticism as the city’s shelters are already near full capacity, operating at 93% occupancy.
Mayor London Breed stated that the primary goal of these measures is to encourage people to accept shelter placements. However, human rights advocates argue that this approach only exacerbates the problem, citing the lack of sufficient resources to support all those in need.
On the other hand, some shelter residents have found the new measures beneficial. One resident shared his experience, emphasizing that shelter conditions are safe and …