Homeless advocates question Fresno’s encampment clearing team

Homeless advocates in Fresno are raising concerns over the city's decision to expand its Homeless Assistance Response Team (HART). Critics argue that increasing police presence in encampment clearings is an inhumane approach that fails to address the root causes of homelessness. Despite historical legal challenges and past settlements regarding the seizure of personal property, advocates claim the city continues to rely on outdated, punitive tactics rather than prioritizing sustainable housing and social services for the unhoused.