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North Carolina’s New Homeless Camping Ban | Wilmington News
North Carolina lawmakers are pushing a new bill to ban “unauthorized housing” in public spaces, which could force homeless people away from cities and into even more dangerous situations. Critics warn that criminalizing where people sleep doesn’t solve the real problem — lack of affordable housing — and that states with similar laws haven’t seen better outcomes. With shelters full and rent hikes pushing people over the edge, advocates say the only real fix is building more housing, not more fines and bans. The bill still needs approval from the House before it can reach the governor’s desk —…
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