Post by Logan on Mar 22, 2016 1:24:54 GMT -6
Protesters want city of Denver to stop clearing homeless camps
Activist group Denver Homeless Out Loud stood on the steps of the City and County Building on Monday to protest the sweeping of homeless camps from public spaces.
This month, the city announced that beginning March 8, police would remove items left on public sidewalks or other public property.
The city is taking a tougher stance toward public encampments, with the March 8 sweep marking the first of its scale in recent memory.
About 50 people held signs at the rally Monday reading, "We sweep trash, not people!" and "We are out of 'site,' out of mind!"
Read more: www.denverpost.com/news/ci_29667612/protesters-want-city-denver-stop-clearing-homeless-camps
Activist group Denver Homeless Out Loud stood on the steps of the City and County Building on Monday to protest the sweeping of homeless camps from public spaces.
This month, the city announced that beginning March 8, police would remove items left on public sidewalks or other public property.
The city is taking a tougher stance toward public encampments, with the March 8 sweep marking the first of its scale in recent memory.
About 50 people held signs at the rally Monday reading, "We sweep trash, not people!" and "We are out of 'site,' out of mind!"
Read more: www.denverpost.com/news/ci_29667612/protesters-want-city-denver-stop-clearing-homeless-camps