U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments

City of Grants Pass v. Johnson

Apr 22, 2024
The podcast explores the legal battle over public camping bans against the homeless, discussing the legal and moral challenges of criminalizing homelessness and sleeping in public spaces. It delves into the complexities of addressing homelessness, officer discretion, and societal status vs. criminal conduct under the Eighth Amendment, with a focus on navigating homelessness in Grants Pass and the implications of shelter availability. The discussion also touches on the controversial topic of public hygiene among the homeless and explores the intersection of homelessness and shelter access.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Legal and Moral Challenges of Criminalizing Homelessness
01:54 • 11min
3
Sleeping in Public Spaces
13:05 • 15min
4
Exploring the Legalities of Homelessness and Sleeping Outside
27:53 • 10min
5
Navigating Officer Discretion and Necessity Defense
38:07 • 9min
6
Examining Societal Status vs. Criminal Conduct Under the Eighth Amendment
47:29 • 13min
7
Navigating Homelessness and City Ordinances in Grants Pass
01:00:08 • 16min
8
Regulations on Sleeping Outdoors and Homelessness
01:16:00 • 15min
9
Exploring Constitutional Rights and Necessity Defense in Homelessness Cases
01:31:21 • 10min
10
Discussion on Clearing Encampments and Law Enforcement Interaction
01:41:35 • 3min
11
Challenges of Injunctions and Homeless Laws
01:44:29 • 11min
12
Jurisdiction and Status-Based Punishment in Legislative Schemes
01:54:59 • 4min
13
Approaching the Controversial Topic of Public Hygiene among the Homeless
01:58:54 • 2min
14
Navigating Oregon's Necessity Defense and Eighth Amendment Claims
02:00:27 • 5min
15
Discussion on Necessity Defense and Excessive Fines in Oregon Courts
02:05:04 • 2min
16
Exploring the Intersection of Homelessness and Shelter Access
02:06:39 • 5min
17
Analysis of Time-Place Manner Restrictions and Oregon Law Impact on Homelessness
02:12:02 • 2min
18
Exploring Legal Access to Shelter and Homelessness Status
02:13:41 • 2min
19
Homeless Policies and Eighth Amendment Challenges
02:15:51 • 10min