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Jul. 1, 2024
LA mayor blasts Supreme Court over homeless decision
Mayor Karen Bass' condemnation of Grants Pass makes her an isolated figure among California leaders, with many coming out in support of the ruling. Advocates are split on what the decision will mean for their homeless clients.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass condemned a Supreme Court ruling Friday that allows municipalities to arrest people camping in public spaces, saying it was "not surprising, given the make-up of the court." That puts her at odds with the governor of California, mayor of San Francisco, and virtually every other major politician in the state, who say that the ruling will allow state and local officials to better manage their public spaces.
"This ruling must not be used as...
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