Trump signs executive order to push cities to curb homeless, drug use
Share this @internewscast.com


(The Hill) – President Trump has signed an executive order on Thursday aiming to provide resources that would push cities and states to remove homeless people from sleeping on streets and to crack down on drug use.

The order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to reverse precedents that limit state and local governments’ ability to commit people on streets who are at risk to themselves or others, according to a White House fact sheet obtained by The Hill.

It also requires interagency work on grants for states to enforce prohibitions on open illicit drug use, urban camping, loitering and squatting, and to track sex offenders. And, it requires redirecting funds to ensure people sleeping on streets and causing public disorder, and suffering from serious mental illness or addiction, are moved to facilities like treatment centers.

Additionally, the order requires that discretionary grants for substance use prevention, treatment and recovery do not go toward funding “drug injection sites or illicit drug use,” and it aims to stop sex offenders who receive homelessness assistance from being housed with children and allows programs to house women and children exclusively.

The order, which USA Today first reported on, is described as an effort “to restore order to American cities and remove vagrant individuals from our streets” in the fact sheet. It aims to redirect federal funds toward tackling substance abuse and the necessity of civil commitment.

It is part of Trump’s commitment to ending homelessness, according to the fact sheet, and follows a March order that directed the National Park Service to clear homeless encampments and graffiti on federal lands.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Greeneville Woman Sentenced to 40 Months for Involvement in Shocking Monkey Torture Video Conspiracy

In Greeneville, Tennessee, a local woman has been sentenced following her guilty…

Treasury Department Assumes Control of Student Loans Amid Education Department Restructuring

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a historic move, the U.S. Department of Education…

Unveiled: Chilling Notes and Drawings Expose Sinister Murder Plot at Lake Brantley High School

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – In a significant development in an attempted murder…

Revitalize the Nolichucky River: How Tree and Berry Bush Planting is Transforming the Ecosystem

In UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn., a dedicated group of nature lovers has come…

Unprecedented Early Southwest Heat: A Stark Reminder of Escalating Global Warming Trends

In the heart of Washington, an unprecedented heat wave is sweeping across…

Zelenskyy Dispatches Key Delegation to U.S. in Strategic Move to Revive Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

KYIV – In a renewed push to end the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian…

Virginia Advocates Call on Congress for Tariff Reimbursement Amid National Campaign

Virginia is one of over a dozen states pursuing billions in refunds…

Social Media Unmasks Bristol Resident Linked to Firearm Incident

A Bristol resident found himself under arrest on Thursday after reportedly brandishing…

Historic Milestone: Record-Breaking Journey Reaches Unprecedented Stop in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – For one NBA enthusiast, the term “March Madness” has…

Mike Will Made-It Unveils Star-Studded ‘R3SET’ Album After Nearly 10-Year Hiatus

NEW YORK – It’s been almost ten years since Mike Will Made-It…