Washington D.C. Homeless Face Jail Time if They Resist Trump's Crackdown
President Donald Trump's efforts to reduce homeless encampments in Washington, D.C., may result in jail time for those who refuse assistance.
The White House has announced that homeless individuals in Washington, D.C., may face fines or imprisonment if they decline offers of help as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on crime and homelessness.
According to White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, efforts are being made to relocate homeless people away from the capital.
Since March, US Park Police have removed 70 encampments from federal parks and plan to clear the remaining two by the end of the week.
According to White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, efforts are being made to relocate homeless people away from the capital.
Since March, US Park Police have removed 70 encampments from federal parks and plan to clear the remaining two by the end of the week.
