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Council Member Krishnan's Inquiry into Decriminalizing Street Vending
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Council Member Krishnan queries the Street Vendor Project on the ramifications of criminalizing street vending. The discussion sheds light on the detrimental impact of misdemeanor charges on vendors, particularly immigrants, for minor infractions.
Testimonies from vendors reveal the struggles of receiving multiple summons, facing legal penalties, and the anxiety of how such charges affect their immigration status.