Monthly Archives: May 2014

Countering Criminalization: Constitutional Challenges Under the Eighth Amendment

Posted on May 23, 2014 by homelessnesslaw

This is the part five of our Countering Criminalization blog series, examining Constitutional Challenges and Constructive Alternatives to the criminalization of homelessness. With national and local shortages of affordable housing and shelter beds, people experiencing homelessness are frequently left with … Continue reading →

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Countering Criminalization: Constitutional Challenges Under the Fourth Amendment

Posted on May 9, 2014 by homelessnesslaw

This is the part four of our Countering Criminalization blog series, examining Constitutional Challenges and Constructive Alternatives to the criminalization of homelessness. One of the basic rights that Americans enjoy every day is security against unreasonable searches and seizures. We … Continue reading →

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Countering Criminalization: Constitutional Challenges Under the First Amendment – Free Exercise of Religion

Posted on May 7, 2014 by homelessnesslaw

This is part three of our Countering Criminalization blog series, examining Constitutional Challenges and Constructive Alternatives to the criminalization of homelessness. Caring for people in need is a core element of many people’s religious beliefs. Some religious organizations may express this … Continue reading →

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