New California law aims to force people with mental illness or addiction to get help - eviltoast
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that makes it easier for authorities to compel treatment for people with mental illness or addiction issues. The proposal is partly aimed at addressing the state’s growing homelessness crisis.
  • A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.worldEnglish
    91·
    1 year ago

    Federal courts have already ruled that you can’t throw people in jail for being homeless,

    No, that doesnt stop them from making up some bullshit charge though. This is America, afterall.

    • Cryophilia@lemmy.world
      12·
      1 year ago

      Not really. This is California, which is very different from the rest of America. Especially when it comes to policing the homeless.