What Rights Do the Homeless Have?
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In 2014, a some cities in Hawaii passed legislation making it illegal to sit or lie on sidewalks. These laws were quickly challenged as being discriminatory towards the homeless. In fact, many cities have passed similar laws specifically criminalizing homeless behavior. So, what rights do the homeless have in America? In 2013 the number of homeless in the united States passed 600,000, and that number is growing. Many who are homeless find it more difficult to find employment and housing, regardless of their ability. The stigma of homelessness is a powerful obstruction in the lives of many Americans. Yet despite the inherent difficulty in being homeless, a number of social institutions seek to make it even harder, in order to benefit less disenfranchised groups...
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In 2014, a some cities in Hawaii passed legislation making it illegal to sit or lie on sidewalks. These laws were quickly challenged as being discriminatory towards the homeless. In fact, many cities have passed similar laws specifically criminalizing homeless behavior. So, what rights do the homeless have in America? In 2013 the number of homeless in the united States passed 600,000, and that number is growing. Many who are homeless find it more difficult to find employment and housing, regardless of their ability. The stigma of homelessness is a powerful obstruction in the lives of many Americans. Yet despite the inherent difficulty in being homeless, a number of social institutions seek to make it even harder, in order to benefit less disenfranchised groups...
