An immigrant rights organization is suing Fontana over street vending laws that were adopted almost two years ago. They say the laws are punitive and violate the rights of people trying to sell food.
The laws, amended and adopted in October 2023, allow authorities to seize food carts from vendors without proper permits. They also authorize a private company, 4Leaf, to enforce the rules.
The changes make it a crime to interfere with street vendor enforcement, with violators facing fines or arrest…