Berkeley's City Council has approved aggressive legislation to allow homeless encampment sweeps without shelter, citing health and safety hazards, despite pushback from advocates.
"The conditions you describe in this resolution will simply be recreated in a new place," said nurse Olivia deBree, emphasizing concerns over the city's approach to homelessness.
Ilan Wurman, attorney for plaintiffs, stated the lawsuit aims to hold the city accountable, insisting on more than mere dialogue regarding homelessness solutions.
The lawsuit, filed as the City Council discussed new sweeping legislation, points to existing conditions in encampments that endanger public safety and health.
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