SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — An unhoused woman and a homeless advocacy group will remain in a lawsuit over the destruction of people’s property during homeless sweeps in Northern California after proving they have standing in the case.
U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria ruled Thursday that Juanita Butterfly and Homeless Action have shown they’ve been injured by Sonoma County and others, though it was a near call for the advocacy agency. He denied a motion for summary judgment on the issue of standing.
Butterfly offered evidence that she’s homeless and had her property taken from her during sweeps. She also sought disability accommodations in April and was denied, the judge found. Taken together, the judge found enough evidence that Butterfly has a strong likelihood of suffering a future injury…