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Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless v. City of Fall RiverSJC-12914Argue Date: Monday November 2, 2020*Summary: Constitutional Law; Panhandling Statute-- Homeless persons are challenging the Panhandling Statute, claiming that it is violative of free speech protections under both the United States and Massachusetts Constitutions. Justices: Lenk, Gaziano, Lowy, Budd, Cypher, Kafker, JJ. Appellant: Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless Counsel for Appellant: Ruth A. Bourquin, Esquire Jessica Lewis, Esquire David Himelfarb, Esquire Stesha A. Emmanuel, Esquire Rachel Churchill, Esquire Quincy Lee Kayton, Esquire Appellee: City of Fall River Counsel for Appellee: Joseph I. Macy, Corporation Counsel Gary P. Howayeck, Esquire Alan Rumsey, Corporation Counsel Court Appealed From: SJC for Suffolk County Lower Court Judge: Raffi N. Yessayan, J. Route to SJC: Direct Entry: Single Justice Reservation & Report Amici Curiae: National Homelessness Law Center *Summary is not an official part of the court proceedings, it is presented so that those who access the website will have a general understanding of the legal issues in the case. Access published opinions - View SJC Docket Information - Download Caption text |