> El Cajon Mayor says enforcing encampment bans is crucial step in tackling homelessness
El Cajon Mayor says enforcing encampment bans is crucial step in tackling homelessness
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Following Friday's Supreme Court decision that allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public spaces, local groups and elected leaders voiced their thoughts.
"Today's decision rightly empowers state and local officials to compassionately clear encampments," said Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones, R-Santee. "Californians should not have to tolerate the encampments that have taken over our communities. This is not about criminalizing homelessness -- it's about ensuring the safety of both the community and homeless individuals.
FULL STORY: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/leaders-react-to-homelessness-supreme-court-decision/509-762bc165-42c1-40f2-8d27-a836e44c2567