As I understand the issue, it's not fining someone who is indigent which is the constitutional issue. The core issue is punishing someone for something they ar

As I understand the issue, it's not fining someone who is indigent which is the constitutional issue. The core issue is punishing someone for something they are, vs punishing them for their behavior. The courts have said its cruel to prosecute someone for not having a home, when you're pretending that it's their behavior which is under attack. Shelter is essential to life.