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Aug 2024
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A Controversial Crackdown on Homeless En...

The New York Times
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In the weeks since a landmark Supreme Court ruling opened the door for cities and states to crack down on homeless encampments, California — the state with the largest homeless population — has taken some of the nation’s most sweeping actions against them. Shawn Hubler, who covers California for The Times, discusses the race to clean up what has become one o ... Show More
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