Sacramento District Attorney Seeks Injunctive Relief for Homeless Crisis
The Sacramento District Attorney's Office has sued the City of Sacramento, claiming the city failed to enforce laws and allowed a homeless crisis to become a public nuisance. The lawsuit seeks injunctive relief, not monetary damages, requiring the city to enforce ordinances, create safe public spaces, ban daytime camping, and provide real-time shelter data and audits of homeless spending. The city states it has collaborated with the DA but claims the lawsuit is politically motivated. Mayor Steinberg's office highlights efforts like 1,200 emergency beds and housing units, emphasizing the need for partnership over lawsuits to address homelessness.