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Experts alarmed by Trump plan to force homeless Americans into institutions

By Brian Mann
Published September 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM PDT

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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Brian Mann is NPR's first national addiction correspondent. He also covers breaking news in the U.S. and around the world.
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