For now, judge won't stop NYC mayor's homeless removal plans
A judge will not immediately halt New York City Mayor Eric Adams' plans to force mentally ill people from the streets and into treatment
By AP News
Published - Dec 14, 2022, 04:04 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 23, 2023, 06:04 AM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge said Wednesday that he will not immediately halt New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ plans to force mentally ill people from the streets and into treatment.
In a written order, U.S. District Judge Paul A. Crotty in Manhattan said there was currently no evidence that irreparable harm would likely occur before he rules on a request after exploring the subject further in coming weeks.
On Nov. 29, Adams announced that he wanted police and city medics to more aggressively get severely mentally ill individuals off the streets and subways and into treatment.
Advocates for people with mental illnesses want the plan stopped, saying police officers should not be first responders for those needing health care.
