Sacramento's District Attorney Takes Legal Action Against City Over Homeless Encampments

Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho is suing the city of Sacramento for allegedly failing to consistently enforce its own ordinances regarding homelessness, putting the safety of unhoused individuals and the community at risk. In a one-on-one interview, Ho discussed his concerns about the city and police department's lack of enforcement, described his vision for short-term and long-term enforcement, and expressed confidence in finding an unbiased jury. This lawsuit follows months of back-and-forth between city and county officials over unhoused encampments.