Supreme Court Ruling on Homelessness Policies

The Supreme Court ruling on homelessness policies involved a case where Grants Pass, Oregon, was challenged for criminalizing camping in public spaces, affecting the homeless population. The court, in a six to three decision with conservative justices prevailing, ruled that criminalizing such behavior did not violate the Eighth Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishments. This landmark decision gives cities more authority to address homelessness by enforcing laws against camping in public areas, despite opposition from liberal justices who found the ruling concerning.