Gov. Newsom Orders California Officials to Remove Homeless Camps Deemed Unsafe

After the Supreme Court issued a ruling in June that allows local governments to enforce laws related to illegal camping and homelessness, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on July 25 directing state departments and agencies to start clearing encampments.
“This executive order directs state agencies to move urgently to address dangerous encampments while supporting and assisting the individuals living in them—and provides guidance for cities and counties to do the same,” Mr. Newsom said in a statement accompanying the order.
While he cannot force local governments to act in their jurisdictions, he urged officials to adopt policies that allow for the removal of homeless camps to help protect public safety….