California city criminalizes ‘aiding’ and ‘abetting’ homeless camps
A California city voted to criminalize “aiding” and “abetting” homeless camps Tuesday – an unusual move that advocates say could stifle aid to help for people who need it.
California city passes sweeping homeless encampment ban on all public property
Fremont, California passed a strict ordinance to ban homeless encampments on all public properties, including parks, on a 6-1 city council vote on Tuesday night.
California city makes ‘aiding’ or ‘abetting’ a homeless camp illegal
Outreach workers in the California city of Fremont worry the new homelessness ordinance could target them, despite assurances from the city.
Fremont’s new homeless camp ban is among the toughest in California
The ordinance, which prohibits camping on all public property and allows prosecutors to criminally charge anyone “aiding” or “abetting” a homeless camp.
California city passes controversial homeless camping ban
The ordinance, which allows the city to fine those who help the homeless and makes it illegal for homeless people to camp on public property, was approved in a 6-1 vote after more than two hours
One of the strictest homeless camp bans in the U.S. just passed in the Bay Area
Fremont has enacted one of the most restrictive homeless encampment bans in California, sparking backlash from advocates and nonprofits who fear the ordinance could criminalize efforts to help those who are unhoused.
Fremont’s homeless camp ban would be the strictest in the Bay Area. Will other cities follow?
Fremont’s plan to ban homeless camps anywhere in the city has the potential to be the most forceful response yet in the Bay Area to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling this summer granting officials broad authority to police homelessness — and could have ripple effects across the region.
Fremont council approves strict ordinance targeting homeless encampments
Officials in Fremont approved a strict new ordinance banning homeless encampments on all public property, which included a controversial provision that has raised concerns among workers who provide outreach to the unhoused.
Californians in Bay Area city could be jailed for ‘aiding and abetting’ homeless people
The Fremont City Council voted 6-1 to enact a penalty on individuals “causing, permitting, aiding, abetting or concealing” a homeless encampment.
Homeless advocate calls Fremont ban 'most restrictive' in CA
After hours of debate and public comment, the Fremont City Council voted to approve a proposal that bans people from camping on public property with a clause prohibiting "aiding or abetting" homeless encampments.
Did this Bay Area city make it a crime to help homeless people?
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San Diego is getting new detox beds for homeless residents as California eyes loosening Housing First rules
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California town proposes spending $81K per unsheltered homeless, only 8% on shelter
The California beachside city of Carlsbad is proposing spending $81,503 per unsheltered homeless individual after its ...