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into law. City ordinances like Bill 39 and Bill 54 criminalize the houseless.
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals stated in Tony Lavan v. City of Los
Angeles, “For many of us, the loss of our personal effects may pose a
minor inconvenience. However, . . . the loss can be devastating for the
homeless.”
“Houseless rights are human rights. We have been standing vigil 24/7
for over a year. During that time the city has repeatedly stolen and
destroyed our collective and personal property, including car registrations,
medications, and bedding of protesters and the houseless alike,” says
Sugar Russell, plaintiff. “The city has humiliated people using
intimidation and violence. This is what the government does to people
who are willing and able to stand up and document abuse and inequality.”
“The fight is not over until the peoples’ voice means more than
corporate money! (de)Occupy Honolulu is determined to shut down the
unconstitutional ordinances of Bill 39 and Bill 54 throughout the County
of Honolulu. Prioritizing programs like job placement, rehabilitation, and
housing first will show a better return in value for both the community,
and the thousands of houseless on the island,” says plaintiff Christopher
Nova Smith. “Restructuring the assistance housing funds to mirror Hawaii
County’s plan could offset the financial strain on the community. By
investing in the value of people, the City and County of Honolulu can save
taxpayers millions of dollars while promoting equal civil rights and
community sustainability.”
U.S.:
Obama’s Man In Chicago:
Document shows Emanuel administration
had detailed school closing plans
By
Noreen S. Ahmed-Ullah and John Chase
An internal Chicago Public Schools document obtained by the
Tribune shows for the first time that the Emanuel administration has