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Trump says civil confinement should be used to get the unhoused off the streets

Summary

President Trump supports a plan to use civil confinement to help homeless people in the U.S. This could involve placing more homeless individuals in long-term treatment for issues like addiction and mental health.

Key Facts

  • President Trump proposed using civil confinement to address homelessness.
  • Civil confinement means placing people in a facility without them being convicted of a crime.
  • The focus is on providing long-term treatment for addiction and mental health problems.
  • Some experts worry that people who are not dangerous might be included.
  • The plan aims to reduce the number of people living on the streets.

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