City of Grants Pass v. Johnson

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.