Experts alarmed by Trump plan to force homeless Americans into institutions

By Brian Mann

Published September 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM EDT

President Trump wants far more homeless people forced into mandatory long-term addiction or mental health treatment but critics say forcing people to accept care is risky and expensive.

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