Lawsuit Against Sacramento for Failing to Crack Down on Homeless Camping Can Proceed

The district attorney said he'll amend the suit as required by a judge, but he acknowledges the city has made progress against homelessness since he filed it.

A homeless encampment is seen across from the Archdiocese of Sacramento in Sacramento on June 7, 2023. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times

The tug-of-war between Sacramento city and county attorneys will continue over the area’s growing homeless encampments after a federal judge ruled May 6 District Attorney Thien Ho’s lawsuit against the city over such can move forward if revised.

Sacramento Superior Court Judge Jill Talley ruled Mr. Ho’s allegation that the city created a public nuisance on city property and polluted waterways because it failed to act on homeless camps can proceed, if amended within 30 days.