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Grants Pass v. Johnson

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Thomas on the Eighth Amendment and Homelessness

This chapter explores Justice Clarence Thomas's concurrence on the Eighth Amendment regarding the criminalization of homelessness, advocating for an originalist interpretation of the law. It critiques his views on punishment while reflecting on a recent Supreme Court case's dynamics and the ongoing dissenting opinions that challenge these perspectives.

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