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Day laborers and street vendors at Home Depot cite repeated harassment; advocates seek meeting and halt to enforcement
Summary
Day laborers, street vendors and advocates told the San Bernardino City Council they face ongoing harassment from code and court enforcement officers outside the Home Depot at 20 First Street and urged the city to pause enforcement and meet with community groups to craft alternatives.
During public comment the council heard repeated complaints from day laborers, vendors and advocates who said San Bernardino court enforcement and code officers have been harassing workers who gather outside the Home Depot near 20 First Street to seek employment.
Speakers described officers photographing vehicles, blocking exits, issuing citations to street vendors and mocking or intimidating workers. Multiple community representatives asked the city to halt court…
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