Tag: Syringe Exchange
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Pueblo Judge Temporarily Halts Syringe Exchange Ban Controversy
In Pueblo, Colorado, a recent legal battle over syringe exchange programs (SEPs) has culminated in a judge issuing a temporary restraining order, permitting these programs to continue operating despite recent attempts to ban them. Origins of the Ban Proposal The controversy stems from an ordinance proposed in April 2022 by Councilor Regina Maestri. The proposal…