San Francisco Implements Strict Measures on Homeless Encampments After Supreme Court Ruling

Mayor Breed's administration enforces penalties as advocates argue lack of adequate shelter and resources.

City officials begin aggressive sweeps of homeless camps, with immediate enforcement actions and no prior notice given.
Penalties for non-compliance range from citations to possible arrests, aiming for compliance rather than punishment.
Governor Newsom urges local governments to adopt similar policies while addressing the state's significant homeless population.
Advocacy groups criticize the measures, claiming they criminalize poverty and fail to provide sufficient services.
Researchers warn that punitive strategies may exacerbate homelessness, complicating access to employment and social services.