Fremont council approves strict ordinance targeting homeless encampments
Officials in Fremont approved a strict new ordinance banning homeless encampments on all public property, which included a controversial provision that has raised concerns among workers who provide outreach to the unhoused.
Fremont’s homeless camp ban would be the strictest in the Bay Area. Will other cities follow?
Fremont’s plan to ban homeless camps anywhere in the city has the potential to be the most forceful response yet in the Bay Area to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling this summer granting officials broad authority to police homelessness — and could have ripple effects across the region.
Fremont to vote on controversial homeless ban that also prohibits 'aiding' or 'abetting' camps
Violations would mean a $1,000 fine or jail time for six months. Several Fremont city and community leaders say the proposed plan goes a step too far.
Fremont passes 1st-of-a-kind ordinance tackling homelessness
FREMONT, Calif. - The Fremont City Council on Tuesday passed a first-of-its kind ordinance tackling homelessness. Council members voted 6-1 to make it illegal to camp in public spaces and make it a misdemeanor to "aid and abet" the homeless – although it's not exactly clear what that means, according to the Washington Post.
Fremont City Council to vote on tough new camping ban
The council is considering passing an ordinance that would restrict camping on both public and private property. It would also prohibit “permitting, aiding, abetting or concealing” someone who is camping. Violators could face a fine of up to a thousand dollars or six months in jail.
One of the strictest homeless camp bans in the U.S. just passed in the Bay Area
The move follows a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling this past June allowing local officials to ban people from camping in public places. Fremont’s measure could be the Bay Area’s most aggressive response yet — potentially setting a precedent for other cities.
California city passes controversial homeless camping ban
The ordinance, which allows the city to fine those who help the homeless and makes it illegal for homeless people to camp on public property, was approved in a 6-1 vote after more than two hours of public comments.
Fremont passes controversial homeless camping ban
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Fremont poised to punish those helping people in homeless encampments
In Fremont, leaders are set to vote on a new ordinance that could punish people for helping people stay in a homeless encampment.
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