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Georgia lawmakers pass bill that lets property owners file claims over homelessness and immigration
The measure would let property owners seek compensation from cities over unenforced camping, loitering, panhandling and immigration policies, supporters said.
- On Friday, Georgia lawmakers passed a bill allowing property owners to file claims against local governments for alleged losses from unenforced homelessness or immigration policies.
- The legislation stems from proposals by Cicero Institute, a Texas-based conservative think tank, with Rep. Houston Gaines arguing cities must be held accountable for enforcing existing laws.
- Republican state Sen. Clint Dixon emphasized that when local authorities choose ideology over enforcement, public safety suffers, specifically addressing the 2024 mandate requiring cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
- Democratic state Sen. Josh McLaurin called the bill "nuclear bad policy," warning it invites spurious court cases, while Justin Kirnon, an Atlanta official, said homelessness cannot be "policed your way out of."
- If Gov. Brian Kemp signs the bill, local general funds could become refund pools for dissatisfied property owners, a prospect opponents contend will hinder housing efforts and burden taxpayers.
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Georgia lawmakers pass a bill that advocates fear will land homeless people in jail
Georgia lawmakers have passed a bill allowing property owners to file claims against local governments for not enforcing bans on outdoor sleeping and bans that require cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Critics, including Democrats and homelessness advocates, argue the bill…
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Georgia lawmakers pass bill that lets property owners file claims over homelessness and immigration
Georgia lawmakers have passed a bill allowing property owners to file claims against local governments for not enforcing bans on outdoor sleeping and bans that require cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
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