Court Certifies Class of Unhoused People with Disabilities in Lawsuit Challenging Berkeley’s Encampment Sweep Practices
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A federal judge has certified a class of unhoused people with disabilities in a lawsuit against Berkeley, finding that city encampment sweep policies discriminate against them by destroying essential belongings without reasonable accommodations. The ruling acknowledges severe harms caused by the indiscriminate disposal of survival gear and medical equipment, establishing a subclass for those unable to comply with vehicle relocation mandates due to disability. This certification aims to secure systemic changes to city practices and provide relief for all affected individuals across Berkeley.
All articles from 11 August 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.