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Arizona Passes Law Banning Homeless Encampments on Campuses

5/13/2025

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Arizona lawmakers, spearheaded by Gov. Kate Hobbs, have passed House Bill 2880, which prohibits encampments on public university campuses. This law requires the swift dismantling of these encampments and empowers law enforcement to take action against violators. The decision comes in the wake of nationwide protests, igniting fierce debates over free speech and campus safety.

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Arizona lawmakers, spearheaded by Gov. Kate Hobbs, have passed House Bill 2880, which prohibits encampments on public university campuses. This law requires the swift dismantling of these encampments and empowers law enforcement to take action against violators. The decision comes in the wake of nationwide protests, igniting fierce debates over free speech and campus safety.