The recent Supreme Court decision to allow the removal of homeless residents sleeping outdoors has sparked responses from city leaders and communities across the United States. Cities in Western states, where tent communities have proliferated, have been particularly affected. Officials in places like Folsom, California, and Grants Pass, Oregon, have started revising local ordinances and preparing to take a stricter approach to homeless encampments. In response to the ruling, Folsom police announced they would begin citing illegal campers while also teaming up with nonprofits to provide more homeless outreach. Similarly, in Lancaster, California, Mayor R. Rex Parris expressed eagerness to clear tent communities from residential areas and shopping centers. In San Francisco, Mayor London Breed has pushed to eliminate homeless encampments, while in Burien, Washington, city leaders are at odds with the county sheriff over the enforcement of public camping bans. The ruling has left many civil protections intact, but it has emboldened local governments to take action. However, the approach has drawn criticism from civil liberties groups, with some advocates expressing concerns about a race to the bottom in which local governments attempt to drive unhoused people out. The article also highlights the different responses from conservative and Democratic-led areas to addressing homelessness. While some areas are focused on cracking down on encampments, others prioritize offering remedies such as housing, jobs, substance abuse treatment, or mental health care. Overall, the Supreme Court ruling has reignited the debate over how to balance compassion and order in addressing homelessness, leaving communities like Folsom grappling with how to navigate the issue.