Challenging Laws Criminalizing Homelessness and Impact on Veterans

The chapter examines a court case from Grants Pass involving ordinances targeting homeless individuals sleeping in cars, depicting how such laws criminalize homelessness. Justice Sonia Sotomayor's poignant reflections shed light on the crisis of homelessness, especially among veterans facing barriers in accessing services due to punitive measures. The chapter underscores the need for legal reforms, affordable housing, and support services to address the challenges faced by homeless individuals, particularly marginalized groups like unhoused veterans.