Prosecuting homeless for sleeping outside may violate U.S. Constitution: ruling

by reuter.com
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The U.S. Constitution's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment bars cities from prosecuting the homeless for sleeping outside on public property when they cannot obtain shelter, a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday.

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