New Missouri law aimed at homeless camping faces legal challenges

A new law set to go into effect in 2023 will criminalize people who sleep on state-owned land. 

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[chrisbelli]

It's illegal to be homeless now? I thought public land belongs to the people.

[garrettslosson]

Doesn’t matter what they say this is obviously aimed that the homeless

[jayjohn]

Charging hundreds of dollars is definately gonna help the poor get back on their feet!

[Dee-yedk]

If they’re going to eliminate the bill, what do they plan to do with the mass homeless population?

[joejonas]

That is absolutely disgusting. I was at one point homeless. Treating people like this is sick and this coming from so called “Christian Republicans” 🙄

[johnnyatoms]

PEOPLE AREN'T CATTLE....
CLOSE ONE DOOR, OPEN ANOTHER....
THAT'S A CAPITALIST'S MENTALITY....
IS THAT THE WAY YOU TREAT YOUR FAMILY....?
OR DO YOU SHOW SOME CONCERN.... AS TO THEIR WELL-BEING?

[christinemott]

Well I'm screwed bcuz when I get old.and can't work il l e homeless. After working my entire life. It's bs in single and it s not easy

[Gnomeybone]

You're still criminalizing the homeless and obviously targeting those with drug addiction issues.

[christinemott]

I'm. Going to be homeless.soo. Too. Bcuz I have little work

[buckleywilson]

I'm sorry please. but people with a higher mentality do understand. homeless people. Those people need to understand the consequences of their effect of quality of living of the taxpayer. it is not the same as someone who Is on welfare. Those are government housed, Which are not much better.

[ThomaskellySr.]

Camps for the homeless is actually a good thing, they’ll be in a safer place and they can receive the help needed to eat, clothing themselves, keeping warm and clean etc…

[fleetsiderebel]

Why in TF does all these comments support hobos livin everywhere.