Burien sues King County Sheriff's Office for failing to enforce expanded public camping ban.

The City of Burien has filed a lawsuit against King County and the King County Sheriff's Office, alleging that the sheriff's office failed to enforce the city's expanded public camping ban. The ordinance bans people from sleeping on public property overnight if a shelter, bed, or treatment facility is available. The sheriff has requested a judge to evaluate the ordinance's legality. Burien claims the sheriff's office is breaching their policing agreement with the city.