The Wrong Prescription for Homelessness As the US grapples with an ongoing homelessness crisis, some states are adopting draconian measures to address the issue.
President Trump's 2022 executive order on homeless policy has cleared the way for civil commitment of homeless individuals with mental illness or substance abuse problems in certain states.
The shift towards coercion and punishment is misguided. The administration prioritizes funding for involuntary psychiatric treatment over Housing First policies, which prioritize non conditional access to housing.