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9th Circuit Rules Against City Of Boise In Homeless Suit

CREDIT: Idaho Statesman

A ruling by the 9th circuit Court of Appeals last week determined the prosecution of homeless people for sleeping in public constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. We drill down into the issue of homeless rights and public safety.

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