The United Nations sees U.S. laws criminalizing homelessness as a human rights problem
One chilly morning, Bob Purcell woke up to headlights shining in his face and the sound of a car door slamming.
“You can’t sleep here,” a policeman said, as Purcell groggily began to gather up his belongings from inside the nearly-empty parking garage.
“This is private property, look at the sign,” the policeman said, pointing.
Purcell loaded his blankets and backpack onto his bike, wondering where he would sleep next. ...