SACRAMENTO – The Sacramento Homeless Union has announced a legal settlement with the City of Sacramento in a federal lawsuit seeking protections for unhoused residents during extreme heat events. The agreement, finalized on August 1, 2025, concludes the case Sacramento Homeless Union et al. v. City of Sacramento, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, Case No. 2:22-cv-01552-KJM-JDP.
The lawsuit originally included the County of Sacramento, which was dismissed from the case after ceasing sweeps during heat waves. The city, however, continued its practices, prompting extended legal proceedings.
“Today marks a landmark victory in the ongoing fight for justice and dignity for Sacramento’s unhoused community,” said Crystal Rose Sanchez, president of the Sacramento Homeless Union. “The settlement…stands as a testament to the unbreakable spirit, unity, and resilience of our unhoused neighbors and all who support them.”…