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Government

Dec. 2, 2019

Boise may preserve cities’ options on homelessness laws

New housing projects in California have often been blocked by so-called "NIMBY" groups who say more building will lead to crowded, claustrophobic cities.

New housing projects in California have often been blocked by so-called "NIMBY" groups who say more building will lead to crowded, claustrophobic cities.

But after decades of these battles, California cities are experiencing their own version of claustrophobia. A series of recent court decisions have cut down on cities' options in enforcing laws related to homelessness, limiting their abilities to move or arrest people for panhandl...

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