Osha Neumann Argues Case for Homeless that Leads to Repeal of Loitering Law

Plaintiff Magazine, September 2008, by East Bay Community Law Center
http://plaintiffmagazine.com/Sept08%20articles/East%20Bay%20Comm%20Law%20Ctr_A%20rare%20victory%20for%20the%20homeless.pdf

In successfully arguing the case, Neumann cited a 1990 opinion by the current Berkeley Assistant City Attorney Matthew Orebic in which he acknowledged that such loitering laws are “void for vagueness” and “encourage arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement.” Neumann said, “I appreciate that the City Council moved quickly to repeal this antiquated ordinance.”