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Cities across the United States are shutting down homeless tent encampments. People facing homelessness and their advocates say encampment sweeps are cruel and costly, but government officials say it’s unacceptable to let hazardous encampments fester.
The increasing issue of encampment sweeps in U.S. cities is drawing criticism from advocates. Cities are intensifying efforts to clear tent encampments due to safety concerns.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Tossing tent poles, blankets and a duffel bag into a shopping cart and three wagons, Will Taylor spent a summer morning helping friends tear down what had
Homeless people and their advocates say the sweeps are cruel and a waste of taxpayer money. They say the answer is more housing, not crackdowns.
More cities across the U.S. are cracking down on homeless tent encampments that have grown more visible and become unsafe.