Federal Appeals Court rules Cal Trans can clear homeless camps from areas along highways

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a previous ruling that prevented Cal Trans from clearing homeless encampments unless there was shelter to accommodate the homeless. Cal Trans argued that the camps present a danger to the public. Homeless advocates argued that clearing out homeless camps was a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The court ruled that

Cal Trans policy is to give 72 hours notice before clearing out the camps.

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