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For many cities, loitering laws have the effect of enabling law enforcement to arrest the homeless simply for being around.

Robert Rosenberger, assistant professor of philosophy at the Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Public Policy.

Robert Rosenberger, assistant professor of philosophy at the Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Public Policy.

Daniel Luzer is GOVERNING's news editor.