Berkeley Homeless Union

Berkeley Homeless Union sued the city of Berkeley in 2025 to stop the closure of the Harrison Street encampment on ADA grounds. Follow The Scanner's ongoing coverage of the legal battle.

Berkeley encampment closure lacked proper notice, judge says

"Safeguarding due process is imperative for all, but particularly important for the unhoused," Judge Edward Chen said in Thursday's ruling.

Judge orders Berkeley to stop Harrison encampment cleanup

"The City’s abatement shall cease immediately," U.S. District Judge Edward Chen wrote Wednesday afternoon.