. A city in Minnesota has utilized its legislation against crime to target a group that is protected under the law. This is not an isolated incident, as other cities have also done the same.

Many communities in the United States have been attempting to decrease crime rates, combat gang activity, and address issues such as noise in their neighborhoods for many years. They have implemented laws, known as “crime-free” or “public nuisance” laws, that give landlords the authority to evict tenants if the police or emergency services are frequently