A federal judge denied a request Thursday to stop Seattle from clearing the last remains of a homeless encampment that has received pushback from activists. The city had planned to clear the park Wednesday but paused after a lawsuit was filed to stop the action. The Seattle Parks and Recreation Department gave the people living in the park a two days notice to remove their belongings from the area. Lawyers for the city said people living in the park have been hostile to park-goers, police and park workers, citing safety concerns. "The park has now morphed into a safety concern for both the individuals within the park and the neighboring community.

Source: Fox News December 18, 2020 02:32 UTC