Evelyn Alfred, a 64-year-old woman in Vallejo, California, crafted her own home from materials on vacant city-owned land. Her legal win against the city, amidst its ongoing camping ban, signifies a hopeful turning point for homeless advocacy and rights in similar legal battles across the country. While recent Supreme Court rulings have complicated the battle for homeless rights, Alfred’s case may present an opportunity for homeless advocates to challenge aggressive removal tactics and create a movement, as emphasized by local organizers who support the fight for homeless dignity and rights.
Advocates say her recent legal victory could have broad implications for fights over homeless encampments across the nation.
Evelyn Alfred built a home on vacant city-owned land in Vallejo using wooden beams, insulation, and tarps, demonstrating resourcefulness amid homelessness.
The goal is to build leadership and build a movement, said union member Eli Smith, who initiated the Vallejo action.
If anybody's homeless, I just tell them to fight because they don't have the right to do what they're doing to us.
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