Albuquerque’s Mayor Said Arrests Were “Not the Solution” to Homelessness. Yet Jail Bookings Have Skyrocketed.
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Despite Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller's public statements against arresting the homeless population, a ProPublica analysis reveals a significant increase in the criminalization of homelessness under his leadership. In 2025, charges for offenses often associated with homelessness, such as unlawful camping (704 cases), obstructing sidewalks (1,256 cases), and trespassing (over 3,000 cases), surged in Albuquerque, New Mexico. These citations often lead to arrests, contributing to a rise in the proportion of jail bookings classified as homeless, reaching approximately 49%. While many of these cases are ultimately dismissed, the initial citations and potential warrants for missed court dates result in increased arrests and jail time for the city's homeless population.
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