"DA Takes Legal Action Against Sacramento City's Inaction on Homelessness Crisis"
TL;DR
The Sacramento County District Attorney has filed a civil lawsuit against the city of Sacramento, alleging inaction on the issue of homelessness. The lawsuit claims that the city has allowed and enabled a public safety crisis regarding the unhoused population. The district attorney is demanding that the city consistently enforce its ordinances on unlawful camping, storage, and sidewalk obstructions, as well as create more temporary emergency shelter and caping spaces. The city has responded by stating that it has attempted to work with the district attorney and looks forward to responding to the claims in court.
- Sacramento County DA files lawsuit against city of Sacramento, alleging inaction on homelessness KCRA Sacramento
- Sacramento prosecutor sues California's capital city over failure to clean up homeless encampments The Associated Press
- Sacramento resident Emily describes living with encampment outside her home KCRA 3
- City of Sacramento sued by DA Thien Ho for homeless camps, citing ‘descent into decay’ Sacramento Bee
- Sacramento County District Attorney discusses encampment ordinance enforcement KTXL FOX 40 Sacramento
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