The Executive Order That Could End Van Life (Or Change It Forever)
The Executive Order That Could End Van Life (Or Change It Forever) This is the dream. Freedom. The open road. For thousands, living out of a vehicle is a choice, a lifestyle Van Life. But a new Executive Order signed in July 2025 by President Donald Trump is threatening to redefine what it means to be a "nomad" in America. It wasn't written about van lifers, but it could hit them the hardest. The order is called “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets.” Its stated goal is to tackle homelessness by shifting away from "Housing First" to an approach focused on enforcement, mandatory treatment, and public order. How does the federal government enforce this? By prioritizing grants for states and cities that crack down on urban camping, loitering, and public drug use. This puts immense pressure on local governments to pass and enforce stricter laws—laws that don't distinguish between a temporary tent, a beat-up car, or a high-end adventure van. The bigges...