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A new California law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, introduced by Assemblyman Scott Wiener, has effectively decriminalized loitering for the purpose of prostitution. Residents on San Francisco's Cap Street report rampant street-walking and traffic congestion, while local media is criticized for failing to link the situation to the specific legislation.
New York repealed a loitering law known as the "Walking While Trans" ban, which advocates argued led to the disproportionate harassment of trans people of color. Critics of the repeal suggest it creates a legal "carve-out" that allows for open solicitation of prostitution under the guise of gender identity. The terminology is viewed as a co-opting of the "Driving While Black" civil rights phrase.
Mosquito Teen Repellent Technology, Netherlands Loitering
A high-frequency acoustic device known as "The Mosquito" is being used in Rotterdam to deter teenagers from loitering. The device emits a sound audible only to younger people, typically those under age 25, causing discomfort that forces them to move. The hosts discuss the human rights implications of the technology and its potential use as a parenting tool.
