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Homelessness and Legal Challenges in Grants Pass, Oregon
This chapter explores the legal battle between three homeless individuals and the city of Grants Pass, Oregon, over ordinances criminalizing homelessness. It discusses the impact of local measures on homeless populations, the lack of available shelter beds, and the cycle of entrenchment in homelessness created by fines and park bans. The chapter highlights the tension between city regulations and the constitutional rights of homeless individuals, paralleling the case with Martin v. Boise as a key legal reference point.