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Trump Administration Begins Major Homeless Encampment Sweeps
8/14/2025
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- The Trump administration will begin citywide sweeps of homeless encampments in Washington, D.C., tonight.
- Organizations are coordinating efforts to relocate homeless individuals to prevent arrests.
- Law enforcement may focus on up to 62 encampment sites, including some outside federal jurisdiction.
- D.C. has only 40 shelter beds available for nearly 900 homeless individuals.
