A person sleeps in Freedom Plaza in Washington on July 25, 2025. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
WASHINGTON—Homeless people in Washington could face fines and be jailed if they refuse to go to a shelter or receive mental health services, according to the White House.
In an Aug. 12 briefing after President Donald Trump federalized the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to tackle crime and homelessness in the city, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said police will enforce the district’s existing laws to deal with homeless encampments.
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