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Wealthy New Jersey Enclave Launches Contentious Plan To Criminalize Homelessness

The town of Summit aims to issue fines, jail time for people caught sleeping on public streets and parks.

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Summit, New Jersey, about 35 miles west of New York City, introduced a new ordinance to fine homeless individuals up to $2,000 if they are caught sleeping and/or camping on city streets as well as in parks, bus shelters, athletic fields, and parking lots. Via YouTube
PERRY CHIARAMONTE
PERRY CHIARAMONTE

A tony enclave in New Jersey is proposing a controversial plan to fine and jail the homeless if they are caught sleeping on public property.

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PERRY CHIARAMONTE
PERRY CHIARAMONTE

Mr. Chiaramonte was an investigative reporter and producer at Fox News, a correspondent for the New York Post, and a news editor for the Messenger.

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