Boise v. Martin and the Constitutional Rights of Homeless Individuals

This chapter analyzes the Supreme Court case of Boise v. Martin and how it relates to homelessness and the Eighth Amendment. The discussion explores the Ninth Circuit's ruling that criminalizing homelessness without providing alternative shelter space is unconstitutional, delving into issues such as practical availability of housing, challenges faced by homeless individuals with medical needs, and the impact of mental illness and addiction on homelessness.