In Brockton, camping on public property will result in fines of $200 per day, as city officials aim to address public concerns about encampments.
The Supreme Court's recent ruling gives cities the authority to enforce bans on homeless camping, stating it does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment.
Brockton's City Council believes this ordinance will address public fears about encampments affecting local business, while still providing resources for those unhoused.
City Councilor Jeffrey Thompson emphasized that the goal of the new ordinance is to target unlawful behavior, not to discriminate against unhoused individuals.
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