In San Francisco, police are cracking down on homeless encampments, giving people a choice to go to a shelter or face arrest. This is part of a statewide effort following a Supreme Court ruling that makes it easier to fine and arrest people for living on the streets. Health care experts warn that this approach is disrupting connections with service providers and making it harder for homeless individuals to access housing and medical care. The crackdown is also causing chaos for homeless individuals, with many losing important documents and medications during sweeps. Despite efforts to address homelessness, the situation is worsening in California.
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Tossed Medicine, Delayed Housing: How Homeless Sweeps Are Thwarting Medicaid’s Goals
