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Despite the challenges, there is a movement toward adopting tougher policies. San Jose’s recent success in reducing the homeless count from nearly 5,000 in 2022 to 3,900 demonstrates that aggressive enforcement combined with treatment initiatives can yield results—though often temporary.
The question remains: how sustainable are these solutions? As the policy landscape evolves—through legal rulings, federal orders, and local initiatives—the core debate revolves around what is humane, effective, and politically feasible.