The ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties and Think Dignity filed an amicus brief in the case of a man cited for allegedly living in his truck. The man’s defense attorney, Think Dignity and the ACLU say the law he is accused of violating is vague, discriminatory and unconstitutional.
Anne M. Rios, executive director with Think Dignity, an organization that advocates for basic dignity and equitable treatment of people experiencing homelessness, said: “The practice of criminalizing poor and homeless people for engaging in basic life-sustaining activities like eating, sleeping, resting, and seeking shelter is unjust, cruel and entrenches people in homelessness. When it is done under the guise of a vague and biased ordinance, it adds insult to injury.”
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