Trespassing the homeless: Lakeland’s enforcement remains mysterious and inconsistent

Munn Park is at the core of Lakeland, located at the heart of the city’s downtown and a key landmark in its identity.

A man without a home has successfully appealed for his right to stand in Munn Park among the city’s residents. There are at least 95 others like him, trespassed from Munn Park.

More than a year ago, The Ledger reported Lakeland’s homeless were being trespassed from Munn Park in growing numbers. The city had no formal legal process in place for individuals to appeal the ban, and individuals were told “trespass warnings are permanent.”…

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