Los Angeles County has declared it will not allow jails to be used for people arrested during the clearing of homeless encampments, publicly opposing Gov. Gavin Newsom's order calling them to be removed from public spaces across the state.
Los Angeles County will not allow jails to be used for people arrested from outdoor encampments where they're living, with local leaders declaring their opposition to Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent executive order.During a Tuesday County Board of Supervisors meeting, a motion was approved with a 5-0 vote prohibiting such use of jails and establishing a countywide strategy for dealing with the homelessness crisis.
Hahn said these local governments have felt 'like their hands were tied in terms of what they can do' and now — with the recent high court decision and the governor's order — they can finally be free to enforce laws against sitting, sleeping or living outside.'They're tired of seeing encampments when they go to work or take the kids to school,' Hahn said.
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