An Idaho law penalizes people sleeping in public spaces. Advocates say it harms more than it helps.

By: Abigail Gerstein

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: July 31, 2026

Words: 1,303

Last Updated: 3 days, 8 hours ago

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On the afternoon of June 22, Neil “Lee” Spring was sitting in Rhodes Skate Park with a friend when officers from the Boise Police Department approached him.

“We’re going to give you a ticket for sitting here everyday,” Spring said officers told him. He was issued a $10 citation for camping on public property — a violation of Boise’s city ordinances.

Public camping became illegal in Boise last summer after Gov. Brad Little signed …

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