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The case centers on an unusual use of the Eighth Amendment

Authors :
Vansickle, Abbie
Source :
The New York Times (Digital Edition). April 22, 2024
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

A group of homeless plaintiffs argue that local laws aimed at banning sleeping outside violated their constitutional rights. The city claims that’s not what the Eighth Amendment means. At the [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Homeless persons -- Usage
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Language :
English
ISSN :
15538095
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The New York Times (Digital Edition)
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
edsgcl.791084449

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