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The Laws Cities Use To Make Homelessness a Crime

‘Justice System’

A new law gives police new power and wide discretion to arrest the most vulnerable.

Liz Wolfe

Published Apr. 30 2017 1:00AM EDT

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Liz Wolfe

Liz Wolfe

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