Author: Aaron Goldhamer
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OPINION | Homelessness isn’t a crime; vote to undo Denver’s unconstitutional ‘camping ban’
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Aaron Goldhamer Protecting Constitutional rights can cause friction. Just as the First Amendment protects unpopular speech, the Eighth Amendment’s application to homelessness can ruffle feathers. However, a controversy surrounding a Constitutional right does not justify unconstitutional laws. Denver voters should repeal Denver’s unconstitutional camping ban with a “yes” vote on Initiative 300, and thereby affirm…


