Phoenix park ordinance lawsuit: Nonprofits fight food, medical care limits (opens original article in a new tab)

Phoenix nonprofits are challenging a new city ordinance that restricts food distribution and medical care in parks, claiming it violates constitutional rights. The ordinance makes providing non-emergency medical aid or free food without a permit a misdemeanor, with permit limits of two per park per month. A judge has granted temporary relief to one group, while others seek similar measures.

• Two Phoenix nonprofits are suing the city over an ordinance restricting food and medical aid in parks
• The ordinance makes providing non-emergency medical care or free food in parks without a permit a Class 1 misdemeanor
• A judge granted a temporary restraining order to one group while others seek similar relief