Signage in front of Sacramento City Hall could become obsolete if Mayor Kevin McCarty’s proposal to prohibit the homeless from sleeping overnight outside City Hall is approved. In the background, Randy Horn, 72, ties his belongings together before sleeping in the area.

Supporters say it's about safety and cleanliness, while critics argue it puts already vulnerable people at greater risk.

City Hall leaders approved a ban reversing a policy that allowed people to sleep on city hall grounds. Cudjoe Young was indicted on multiple charges, including murder and kidnapping, in connection with the 2023 death of Mercedes Vega President Donald Trump briefly lost track of the room Wednesday,