Advocates are referring to the recently passed Assistance to Shelter Act as the "Olympic Kidnapping Act." The bill gives police the power to take homeless people to shelters during severe weather, but cannot force them inside.
"Protesters say law allows 'kidnapping' of homeless"
"Assistance to Shelter Act will hurt, not help, say advocates and shelter providers"
"Advocates label shelter act an Olympic ploy"
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