New Jersey city considers ordinance that would fine or jail homeless people sleeping outside

Affluent New Jersey city considers controversial ordinance that would fine or jail homeless people for sleeping outside

Summit Councilman Jamel Boyer, a Republican, introduced the ordinance last Tuesday, claiming it serves to "preserve the safe and accessible use of public property for all residents, pedestrians and businesses."

Wealthy New Jersey city considers controversial ordinance that would fine or jail homeless people sleeping outside

A wealthy New Jersey city is considering a controversial ordinance that would fine or potentially jail homeless people for sleeping in public spaces.

New Jersey city considers ordinance that would fine or jail homeless people sleeping outside

Morristown had introduced a similar ordinance but pulled it following community backlash.

New Jersey city considers ordinance that would fine or jail homeless people sleeping outside

Morristown had introduced a similar ordinance but pulled it following community backlash.