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Supreme Court will weigh banning homeless people from sleeping outside (apnews.com)

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

I don't think this is just about conservatives, it's also about the owner class and their quality of life. But def significant overlap.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/16/us-homeless-encampments-companies-profiting-sweeps

Revealed: how companies made $100m clearing California homeless camps Public spending on private sweep contractors is soaring across the state – and unhoused people allege poor treatment

This reminds of the gross, despicable private detention and private prison industry in America.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

They're connected. How many times can you get detained overnight and have your entire life belongings destroyed before you fight the police officer detaining you?

[–] [email protected] -1 points 8 months ago

these ghouls need to see some consequences. fucking libs.