San Jose votes to arrest homeless people for trespassing if they refuse shelter three times

Published June 11, 2025 12:11pm ET



Homeless people in San Jose, California, who are offered shelter three times and refuse could now be arrested for trespassing.

The San Jose City Council voted 9-2 on Tuesday in favor of a policy change it believes will encourage people who are living on the streets, in broken trailers, and in ripped-up tents to come indoors.

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