Judge temporarily blocks Minneapolis property owner from establishing private encampments

A temporary restraining order issued by Hennepin County Judge Thomas Conley prohibits Minneapolis landlord Hamoudi Sabri from creating homeless encampments on his properties. This ruling follows a mass shooting at his encampment, which left one woman dead and six others injured. The city of Minneapolis has already cleared the site, labeling it a public health nuisance due to hazardous conditions, including rotting garbage and discarded needles. Sabri, who ignored $15,000 in citations, expressed concerns about the city's motives, suggesting political implications tied to the upcoming election. Mayor Jacob Frey supported the judge's decision, asserting it allows the city to provide safer housing solutions for the homeless.

The city aims to permanently bar Sabri from establishing encampments and recover costs for its interventions. This legal struggle highlights ongoing tensions between property owners and city officials regarding homelessness management. The situation underscores the urgent need for effective solutions to address homelessness and public safety in Minneapolis.