Mark Peterson-Perez of The Palo Alto Free Press reports that Palo Alto, California is moving forward on a proposed ban which, according to former Santa Clara County Public Defender Aram James, which would make living in a vehicle a criminal offense punishable by 6 months in jail. Speaking after the council’s decision to move forward with the measure, James encouraged homeless rights advocates not to be discouraged, noting that the full jury had not yet spoken and that jury nullification is a tool that can be used in defense of the unhoused community. fija.org/2013/06/27/casting-democracy-to-the-wind-on-the-homeless-in-palo-alto/
Posted on: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 22:59:51 +0000
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