

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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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Legal and Moral Challenges of Criminalizing Homelessness
01:54 • 11min
Sleeping in Public Spaces
13:05 • 15min
Exploring the Legalities of Homelessness and Sleeping Outside
27:53 • 10min
Navigating Officer Discretion and Necessity Defense
38:07 • 9min
Examining Societal Status vs. Criminal Conduct Under the Eighth Amendment
47:29 • 13min
Navigating Homelessness and City Ordinances in Grants Pass
01:00:08 • 16min
Regulations on Sleeping Outdoors and Homelessness
01:16:00 • 15min
Exploring Constitutional Rights and Necessity Defense in Homelessness Cases
01:31:21 • 10min
Discussion on Clearing Encampments and Law Enforcement Interaction
01:41:35 • 3min
Challenges of Injunctions and Homeless Laws
01:44:29 • 11min
Jurisdiction and Status-Based Punishment in Legislative Schemes
01:54:59 • 4min
Approaching the Controversial Topic of Public Hygiene among the Homeless
01:58:54 • 2min
Navigating Oregon's Necessity Defense and Eighth Amendment Claims
02:00:27 • 5min
Discussion on Necessity Defense and Excessive Fines in Oregon Courts
02:05:04 • 2min
Exploring the Intersection of Homelessness and Shelter Access
02:06:39 • 5min
Analysis of Time-Place Manner Restrictions and Oregon Law Impact on Homelessness
02:12:02 • 2min
Exploring Legal Access to Shelter and Homelessness Status
02:13:41 • 2min
Homeless Policies and Eighth Amendment Challenges
02:15:51 • 10min