Why Homeless Encampments Are Growing out of Control in California | Bruce Silverstein

Why Homeless Encampments Are Growing out of Control in California | Bruce Silverstein

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337 Video Views·Oct 3, 2025

It all started with a court decision in 2018, Martin v. Boise, which boils down to a simple question: whether the homeless encampment is legal or not.

Our guest today is Bruce Silverstein, mayor Pro Tem with the City of Malibu, who has practiced as an attorney in various federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court.

Today he talks about what Martine Vs. Boise is and why he believes the court decision contributed to California’s Homeless encampment growth.