The Los Angeles City Council has rejected a proposed settlement to an American Civil Liberties Union lawsuit that challenged the way authorities police the homeless in downtown's Skid Row. Council members voted 10-3 after hearing from mostly business owners who were worried the deal would hurt their efforts to revitalize the drug-plagued area. Larry Mantle talks with LA City Councilwoman Jan Perry, LA City Councilman Jack Weiss, Southern California ACLU Chapter President Ramona Ripston and Union Rescue President Andy Bales.
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