Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Democrats argue against criminalization of unhoused people in Supreme Court brief


A host of Democratic legislators have filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in opposition to subjecting unhoused people to criminal penalties. 

Led by Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.), 18 Democrats argue that arresting or fining people who have no other choice than sleeping outside is unconstitutional and will trap unhoused people in a cycle of poverty.

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