Seattle passes controversial SOAP and SODA bills targeting prostitution and drugs

Published September 18, 2024 3:15pm ET



The Seattle City Council passed buffer zones on Tuesday to crack down on illegal drugs and prostitution after hours of heated debate. 

The controversial legislation — referred to as SOAP, or Stay Out of Areas of Prostitution, and SODA, or Stay Out of Drug Areas, zones — came after people on both sides of the matter flooded city hall to have their concerns heard.

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