An executive order signed by President Trump aims to address homelessness by demanding federal agencies to reverse certain legal precedents and enforce civil commitment for mentally ill individuals posing risks to themselves or the public. The order funds efforts to remove encampments, potentially aiding local programs like Mayor Bass' Inside Safe initiative, which is addressing budget constraints. Mayor Bass highlights the need for housing and services to effectively end street homelessness, expressing concerns over the implications of the order. Meanwhile, reactions from organizations introduce ambiguity regarding funding allocations.
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at reversing precedents that prevent civil commitment of mentally ill individuals who pose a risk to themselves or others, emphasizing the need to remove encampments.
Mayor Karen Bass expressed concern over the executive order's punitive measures, stating that effectively ending street homelessness requires providing adequate housing and supportive services for those affected.
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