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Trump to sign executive order to push cities to curb homeless sleeping, drug use on streets
UNITED STATES, JUL 24 – The order redirects federal funds to treatment programs and enforces restrictions on public drug use and urban camping to address homelessness linked to substance abuse and mental illness.
- On July 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order in Washington, DC, aimed at simplifying the process for municipalities to clear homeless individuals from public areas.
- The order aims to overturn legal limits on involuntary commitment of homeless individuals with mental illness or addiction and prioritize funding for tougher state restrictions.
- The administration claims tens of billions have been spent on failed homelessness programs and intends to shift homeless people into institutional settings or assisted treatment to restore public order.
- A White House fact sheet states 274,224 people lived on U.S. streets during a single night in 2024, the highest recorded, and funding will support moving those with mental illness or addiction into treatment.
- Critics warn the order risks returning to outdated institutionalization practices and fails to address housing needs, leaving the long-term impact unclear amid a growing housing crisis.
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