Removal of Squatters from Private Property

Arguments Against

Opponents worry the expedited process may not adequately protect people's due process rights, as removal happens within 24 hours with limited opportunity to contest claims before removal occurs. Critics express concern that the affidavit-based system could be misused to remove people with legitimate claims (such as those in informal agreements or family members), and that vulnerable populations without resources to pursue legal remedies afterward could be harmed. Some question whether the liability protections for law enforcement and the $25 fee adequately incentivize careful verification of claims.