Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Not a Solution to Homelessness by Michealle Gady
In recent weeks, the New Hanover County Commission considered changing the local ordinance to allow law enforcement to impose fines on people who are homeless and who occupy county properties. The ordinance further permitted law enforcement to remove people from the area and impose criminal charges. To say I was disappointed with the NHC Commissioners for even considering such an approach is an understatement. One justification provided was that this would further enable law enforcement to protect the public, as there were incidences of violence at the public library dow...
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