New federal homelessness policies could mean less funds for Sacramento
https://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/new-federal-homelessness-policies-could/content?oid=18884725
As the U.S. government sets a new policy course on protecting the rights of homeless Americans, some longtime homelessness activists believe Sacramento is in danger of falling behind and losing federal dollars....
First, the DOJ opined that arresting people for sleeping or camping outdoors can be cruel and unusual, and a violation of the Eighth Amendment.
Then, HUD stated it would look unfavorably on communities that don’t specifically address the criminalization of their homeless residents when it comes to awarding highly competitive grant money.
Buoyed by the news, local homeless activists—who’ve worked for years to overturn the city of Sacramento’s anti-camping ordinance—expressed cautious optimism that their mission was finally reaching a national tipping point. In short, they say, communities that don’t get on board with Washington, D.C.’s polished homeless stance could start risking lawsuits and federal dollars.
San Jose could get dinged, too.