(KRON) — A coalition of homeless people, advocates, the California Homeless Union, and religious organizations filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Fremont. The lawsuit challenges a new city ordinance that “criminalizes homelessness,” according to the coalition.
Fremont’s ordinance bans camping on public property, outlaws possessing camping gear, and allows the city to fine people who help establish encampments. Public property includes city streets, sidewalks and parks.
The City Council approved the ordinance in February…