President Trump's executive order titled "Ending Crime and Disorder on America's Streets" has received criticism from advocates for mental health and unhoused individuals. The order empowers the U.S. Attorney General to end restrictions on institutionalizing individuals deemed a risk to themselves or others. It also focuses on prioritizing grants for states that enforce bans on open drug use, urban camping, and loitering. The initiative aims to redirect funding to treatment facilities for those suffering from serious mental illness or addiction, while ensuring that funds do not support drug injection sites or illicit activity.
"The executive order directs U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to end policies that restrict the government from institutionalizing individuals on the streets who are a risk to themselves or others."
"This order prioritizes grants for states enforcing prohibitions on open illicit drug use, urban camping, loitering, and urban squatting, tracking sex offenders in the process."
"By removing vagrant criminals from our streets and redirecting resources toward substance abuse programs, the Trump administration aims to ensure safety in communities and provide help to those in need."
"Everyone deserves a safe place to live and the support they need, especially those facing mental health issues and homelessness."
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