Justice
Now More Than Ever, It Sucks to Be Homeless in L.A.
Tough new ordinances seek to seize the property of homeless people across the city. And there's likely more to come.
Los Angeles politicians want to crack down on homeless people crowding city sidewalks without seeming like heartless jerks. That will be a challenge.
Last month, the L.A. City Council overwhelmingly approved two ordinances that encourage the seizure of homeless people's property when it is deemed to be "stored" on sidewalks or in parks. A move to evict homeless people themselves could follow later this year.