King County Sheriff’s Office files motion to block Burien camping ban

Earlier this week, the King County sheriff filed a legal complaint arguing the recent amendment to the ban is unconstitutional.

Correction: This story has been updated to clarify that a judge has not yet ruled on the preliminary injunction, rather it has just been filed. The previous version also misattributed quotes from the preliminary injunction. 

BURIEN, Wash. – Attorneys for the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) filed a motion Thursday requesting a judge temporarily block Burien’s public camping ordinance.

In early March, the Burien City Council approved an amendment to its existing ordinance that would create more limitations for people experiencing homelessness in the city.

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