The Daily Populous Friday August 15th, 2025 morning edition
Image from preview.redd.it and submitted by nbcnews

nbcnews on August 14th, 2025 at 19:43 UTC »

Advocates said this morning that law enforcement will begin the eviction and potential arrest of homeless people at eight federal and 54 local encampments in Washington, D.C.

A spokesperson for the National Homelessness Law Center, Jesse Rabinowitz, told NBC News that the group had confirmed this information with members of the D.C. Council. Rabinowitz said that arrests will occur at night in an effort to avoid news cameras.

The organization, in a joint press release with the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless and Miriam's Kitchen, said they expected the process to begin at 10 a.m. ET today.

They advised homeless people approached by police to state their rights to remain silent and not to consent to a search of their bodies or property. They suggested that homeless people offer to move to another place and ask if they're free to leave.

Advocates says law enforcement will begin evictions and potential arrests of homeless Washingtonians , continued

"If told no, try to remember everything you can about the arresting officer (uniform, badge number, name) and any witnesses," the groups said. "Immediately state, 'I want to speak to a lawyer.' It is always safer to comply and challenge the actions later."

Trump has said that they want homeless people to move to shelters and have access to mental and drug help, but he warned that people who don't cooperate could face fines or arrest.

More here: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/live-blog/trump-putin-zelenskyy-ukraine-dc-national-guard-tariffs-live-updates-rcna222782/rcrd86352?canonicalCard=true

Bloorajah on August 14th, 2025 at 21:41 UTC »

> ”arrests will occur at night in an effort to avoid news cameras”

Jesus effing Christ on a cracker

Cptbeeeee on August 14th, 2025 at 23:23 UTC »

How much money is this round up costing the tax payer as opposed to funding shelters, soup kitchens, and counseling