People need homes, not handcuffs; health care, not institutionalization; and above all, compassion, not criminality,” said Congresswoman Maxine Waters. Advocates

The order, called “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets,” attempts to defund “housing first” and “harm reduction” approaches to homelessness. Both strategies have played heavily in Mayor Mike Johnston’s housing efforts in Denver, and many researchers say they are backed by evidence.

Mary Morgan, with the area Heading Home effort, is critical of the Trump administrations recent executive order that pushes for removal of people experiencing homelessness from public places.

City leaders and homelessness advocates across West Michigan are reacting with caution to a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump.

A White House plan would make it easier for local officials to force homeless veterans off the streets and into medical or criminal institutions.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at requiring cities to take a more muscular approach to homelessness, mental illness and drug use.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would make it easier for local law enforcement to remove homeless individuals from the streets.