Tell Trump: Stop Criminalizing Homelessness

Donald Trump just signed an executive order that punishes people for being poor. 

Trump’s move targets unhoused Americans with criminal crackdowns instead of providing real solutions — and it’s already putting lives at risk.

The order pressures cities to sweep homeless encampments, ramp up arrests, and force people into underfunded mental health systems. It paints poverty as a threat and treats vulnerable people like criminals. 

Outreach workers say this will scatter people into even more dangerous situations. And public health experts warn it could spark disease outbreaks by pushing people away from vital services like clean water and clinics.

We must show Trump that if he proceeds with this plan, we’ll hold him accountable. Tell Trump: “Stop criminalizing homelessness. Revoke your executive order and work with public health advocates to deliver real solutions.”

Instead of building housing or funding care, Trump has doubled down on cruelty. His order strips dignity from people already living on the edge — and it’s happening now. Cities are under pressure to act fast, and that means mass sweeps and arrests could begin any day.

We can’t let this stand. Homelessness is a policy failure, not a crime. The answer isn’t handcuffs — it’s housing, healthcare, and compassion.

If we raise our voices together, we can force Trump to repeal this shameful order. Faith leaders, who play a critical role in Trump’s coalition of supporters, are already speaking out. By acting now, we can help build momentum before more lives are destroyed.

Tell Trump to stop criminalizing homelessness. Invest in people, not punishment. Repeal the executive order now.

The petition to Trump reads: “Stop criminalizing homelessness. Revoke your executive order and work with public health advocates to deliver real solutions.”