Criminalizing homelessness: A short history of vagrancy laws AUTHOR: Annika Kannen Summary: This article is about the historical roots and discriminatory impact of vagrancy laws targeting people living in homelessness and poverty. It talks about ongoing struggles for reform and delves into why these vague, outdated laws undermine justice and perpetuate harm. Photo by hdabed on Freeimages.com First of all, …
Criminalizing homelessness: A short history of vagrancy laws
