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While the policy’s goals are laudable—reduction of homelessness, increased public safety—the implementation faces significant hurdles. Infrastructure deficits, legal challenges, and political opposition may limit its effectiveness. Moreover, forcibly removing homeless populations without providing adequate long-term treatment options may lead to short-term gains only, with the issue spiraling further.
Nevertheless, some see this as a necessary recalibration—a move away from merely managing homelessness via permissive policies and toward a more interventionist, treatment-focused approach.