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Has Salt Lake City created 'nuisance' by not enforcing homeless camping laws?

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David Ibarra looks out his window every day and sees people camping outside his business. "People sleeping in tents, drug use on this side of the building over here,"
The article from Fox 13 Now discusses a lawsuit filed by the Utah Fraternal Order of Police against Salt Lake City, claiming that the city has created a public nuisance by not enforcing laws against homeless camping. The lawsuit argues that the city's failure to address the issue has led to increased crime, public health concerns, and safety issues for both residents and police officers. It highlights that despite ordinances prohibiting camping in public spaces, enforcement has been lax, leading to encampments that block sidewalks, create unsanitary conditions, and contribute to a rise in criminal activities. The police union is seeking judicial intervention to force the city to enforce these laws more stringently. The city, in response, has been attempting to balance enforcement with compassionate solutions, including providing housing and services, but acknowledges the complexity of the issue.

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