Colorado Springs Dismisses Panhandling Citations After ACLU Challenge

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By CPR News Staff and The Associated Press
· Sep. 30, 2015, 4:09 pm

Colorado Springs is considering changes to its panhandling ordinances after a complaint from the American Civil Liberties Union led to citation dismissals for panhandling.

The Gazette reports City attorney Wynetta Massey said in a letter to the civil rights group that some actions have been dismissed as officials continue reviewing cases, and changes to the ordinances will be presented to city councilmembers.

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