The U.S. Supreme Court is currently deliberating a significant case concerning the constitutionality of anti-camping laws from Grants Pass, Oregon, which could have profound implications on how cities manage homelessness. The case questions whether local ordinances that prohibit homeless individuals from sleeping in public spaces, such as streets and parks, and impose fines up to $300, violate the Eighth Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment, especially when shelter space is lacking. This issue has garnered attention as homelessness rates continue to climb, prompting a nationwide debate on the rights of unhoused individuals versus municipal regulations.
There’s no homeless ‘right’ to sleep rough — and the Supreme Court seems to agree https://t.co/JIQ6Vh5eYs https://t.co/HKmS6Lu07g
The Supreme Court wrestled with major questions about the growing issue of homelessness yesterday as it considered whether cities can ban people from sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking. Our recap on @SpecNews1SoCal: https://t.co/alz8FsBqvi https://t.co/SK8M8aBc5g
The Supreme Court heard a verbal argument that could significantly impact homelessness across the country. https://t.co/sFNG4ETvRx