A sketchy solution that hopes to outlaw poverty . . .
Also, sadly, this political power move might also be a losing legal battle in the making that has already been struck down in higher federal courts.
Here's the word . . .
Sleeping under bridges and local overpasses could now result in jail time in Wyandotte County. By a 6-2 vote, the Unified Government Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance banning people, including those who are experiencing homelessness, from “unsafe” camping on public and private properties in the county.
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Wyandotte County approves Unsafe Camping rules after tense meeting filled with disruptions
A plan called the "Unsafe Camping" ordinance is designed to set guidelines for Wyandotte County law enforcement on how to deal with homeless camps.
Still lacking a permanent homeless shelter, Wyandotte OKs jail time for camping
Unified Government security escorted out three people who spoke out against the ordinance in the middle of Thursday's meeting. One went to jail.
Woman arrested at Wyandotte County/KCK Unified Government commissioners meeting after protest, prayer
The hot-button issue of homelessness led to a protest in prayer at the Unified Government Board of Commissioners meeting, resulting in an arrest.
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