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Federal lawsuit targets Boulder City camping ban
Lawsuit alleges Boulder City camping ban violates rights guaranteed by the Constitution’s First and 14th Amendments.
Boulder City latest to criminalize homelessness with anti-camping ordinance
The council unanimously passed the ordinance May 27 that prohibits camping, sleeping and storing personal property in a ...
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‘Where Are You Going to Push Us?’: Spokane Passes New Citywide Camping Ban
Spokane City Council passes a citywide camping ban, replacing a voter-approved measure. The decision follows ethics ...
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'I don't want to go to jail' Hundreds cited under Kentucky camping ban in first year
Homeless service providers across Kentucky say new laws and increased enforcement has driven homeless Kentuckians into hiding ...
Mixed reactions after Sacramento bans overnight camping at City Hall
The Sacramento City Council voted to ban overnight camping outside City Hall in a 6-3 vote on Tuesday. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — ...
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'Care over criminalization.' Pittsfield's public camping ban has been softened, but advocates are still concerned
The Pittsfield City Council’s Ordinance and Rules Committee voted 3-2 to advance a revised ordinance that would ban sleeping ...
Camping ban vote triggers probe into Spokane mayor, city council
The allegations claim that the mayor and council members reversed their vote on a proposed camping ban after much of the ...
Sacramento city leaders approve ban on overnight sleeping outside city hall
Supporters say it's about safety and cleanliness, while critics argue it puts already vulnerable people at greater risk.
Sacramento City Council bans homeless camping outside City Hall
The Sacramento City Council bans homeless camping outside City Hall in a 6-3 vote. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento City Council has approved a controversial ban on homeless camping outside City ...