City leaders and homelessness advocates across West Michigan are reacting with caution to a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump.

A White House plan would make it easier for local officials to force homeless veterans off the streets and into medical or criminal institutions.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at requiring cities to take a more muscular approach to homelessness, mental illness and drug use.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directly addressing these issues and opening the possibility of returning to institutionalization for people who are dangers to themselves and others.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would make it easier for local law enforcement to remove homeless individuals from the streets.

How it will exactly affect Oregon remains to be seen, but Trump's executive order drew praise from Republicans and apprehension from mental health advocates.