Vagrancy laws are regulations that criminalize the act of being homeless or without a visible means of support. These laws often target individuals who are loitering, sleeping in public spaces, or engaging in activities associated with poverty. The intent is to maintain public order, but critics argue that such laws disproportionately affect marginalized communities. Historically, vagrancy laws have been used to control the movement of certain groups, including the poor and minorities. In many places, these laws have been challenged in courts for being unconstitutional, as they can infringe on individual rights and fail to address the underlying issues of homelessness and poverty.