A California city voted to criminalize “aiding” and “abetting” homeless camps Tuesday – an unusual move that advocates say could stifle aid to help for people who need it.

A California city voted to criminalize “aiding” and “abetting” homeless camps Tuesday — an unusual move that advocates say could stifle help for people who need it.

California city votes to criminalize helping people in homeless camps The policy bans “aiding” or “abetting” a homeless camp. Experts say they’re worried about what that means.

A California city voted to criminalize “aiding” and “abetting” homeless camps Tuesday – an unusual move that advocates say could stifle aid to help for people who need it.

A California city voted to criminalize “aiding” and “abetting” homeless camps Tuesday – an unusual move that advocates say could stifle aid to help for people who need it.

A California city voted to criminalize “aiding” and “abetting” homeless camps Tuesday – an unusual move that advocates say could stifle aid to help for people who need it.