Summary
The White House is changing its approach to dealing with homelessness. An executive order from President Trump suggests cities and states should close homeless camps and provide treatment to those in need, even if it means admitting them to treatment facilities against their will.
Key Facts
- The White House is changing its strategy on homelessness.
- The new plan encourages closing homeless encampments.
- The plan includes getting homeless people into treatment programs.
- Treatment could involve "involuntary civil commitment," which means people can be admitted to treatment without their consent.
- The executive order outlines how cities and states should handle homelessness.
