California Supreme Court Upholds Newsom’s CARE Court for Mental Illness Treatment

California Supreme Court Upholds Newsom’s CARE Court for Mental Illness Treatment
Homeless people in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco on Feb. 22, 2023. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Jamie Joseph
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The California Supreme Court April 19 shot down disability rights activists’ request to halt the implementation of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s law providing treatment for individuals with severe mental illness through a court order, known as the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court.

The group, Disability Rights California—which advocates for those with disabilities in the state—is one of three coalitions that filed suit asking the court to examine the program earlier this year deeming it unconstitutional, alleging it would violate equal protection rights and due process.

Jamie Joseph
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Jamie is a California-based reporter covering issues in Los Angeles and state policies for The Epoch Times. In her free time, she enjoys reading nonfiction and thrillers, going to the beach, studying Christian theology, and writing poetry. You can always find Jamie writing breaking news with a cup of tea in hand.
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