TBS Today, April 6
Berkeley can remove its last large homeless encampment, but it must replace any "survival gear" it destroys and try to preserve camper property, a federal judge has ruled.
Going forward, said U.S. District Judge Edward Chen, campers must also get more space for their tents and belongings — as long there's room for someone to pass.
The documents are complicated, but here's what we've determined.
Berkeley can clear Harrison encampment, judge says
In a series of orders, the judge also carved out new rights for Berkeley homeless residents. The city did not respond to requests for comment.
Emilie Raguso
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