Lawsuit over homeless feeding ban in Tempe parks heads to court

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  • Homeless advocates are taking the city of Tempe to court over an ordinance, saying the law abuses power against the most vulnerable population group in the city.
  • Austin Davis with AZ Hugs and Jane Parker with the organization HOPE say that the ordinance denies services to the needy and is inhumane.
  • The city of Tempe responded by saying they look forward to defending its “longstanding law” in court.

TEMPE, Ariz. The fight over feeding the homeless in Tempe city parks is heading to court.

The city put a stop to the homeless picnics, citing complaints over trash and drug paraphernalia and the need for a special permit.

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