Criminalization measures not only are a counterproductive way of approaching homelessness, but they also may violate homeless persons constitutional rights. A number of homeless individuals, service providers, and advocates have challenged these measures in court over the years. The below pages include information and materials from various lawsuits challenging criminalization measures.
Challenges to anti-begging and anti-panhandling laws
Challenges to restrictions on camping, sitting, or storing property in public places
Challenges to restrictions on food sharing
Challenges to vagrancy, loitering, and curfew laws
Miscellaneous Challenges
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