Challenges and Impact of Anti-Homeless Policies in the USA

The chapter explores the rise of anti-camping ordinances in California and their effects on the unhoused population, critiquing the link between real estate interests, governance, and the criminalization of homelessness. It discusses the historical context of homelessness in the US, examining the impact of eugenics and the perception of homelessness as an individual problem rather than a systemic issue. Additionally, the chapter analyzes the use of language and policies aimed at 'cleaning up' public spaces, uncovering the underlying racism and white supremacist logic behind such measures.