Monthly Archives: March 2014

Homeless Man Shot by Police; UN Remarks that Homeless Criminalization in U.S. is “Baffling”

Posted on March 28, 2014 by homelessnesslaw

A video released this past week shows Albuquerque Police Officers shooting James Boyd, a homeless man camping in the foothills of Albuquerque, New Mexico. According to BBC News, the video details police using a flash bang, a Taser, two rifles, … Continue reading →

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Tent Cities, the Law and Finding a Solution to U.S. Homelessness

Posted on March 19, 2014 by homelessnesslaw

A new report from the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty takes a look at encampments, current state and federal legislation and the possible international remedies to inadequate and unaffordable housing. by James Swift Originally published by Uncommon Journalism. Cross-posted … Continue reading →

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