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U.K. Home Secretary Suella Braverman has expressed her concerns about the potential surge in crime, drug abuse, and squalor in British cities, akin to the situation in major U.S. cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles..
Braverman, a key member of the Conservative government responsible for crime, policing, and national security, highlighted the alarming situation during the pandemic..
Braverman's concerns were echoed by Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho, who recently filed a lawsuit against the city, emphasizing the erosion of safety and everyday life due to the growing homeless population..
Organizations like the California State Association of Counties and League of California Cities are urging the Supreme Court to overturn a 2018 ruling that hindered the removal of homeless encampments from public spaces...
As the U.K. faces the looming threat of a similar crisis, Braverman's call to action resonates across the nation, urging authorities to adopt effective policies and support mechanisms to address homelessness..
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