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Austin City Leaders Plan Intensive Homeless Encampment Sweeps, Sparking Controversy

Austin city officials are preparing to intensify homeless encampment sweeps, targeting 66 locations across the city. The plan, which includes six new teams, has been met with criticism from advocates who fear it could displace vulnerable individuals without adequate support. The city aims to balance public demands for cleanups with providing assistance, with outreach efforts being separated from sweeps to avoid confusion. The plan, which requires 42 staffers, will be implemented over eight weeks starting in early May after feedback sessions this week.

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