Oklahoma Town Faces Backlash After Passing Ordinance to Ticket Homeless Individuals
The Shawnee Board of City Commissioners in Oklahoma has ignited controversy by voting 6-1 to implement an ordinance targeting homeless people. The “Sit/Lie” ordinance, set to take effect on January 15, prohibits sleeping, lying down, or sitting in the downtown area, aiming to enhance safety. Critics fear the measure may criminalize homelessness, while proponents argue … Read more