Grants Pass argues before the Supreme Court that if the court upholds their position, it will allow local governments the freedom to address homelessness effectively. They believe that the current legal issue restricts their ability to respond to homelessness and public safety concerns in a flexible manner tailored to their specific needs.
Debates over homeless encampments in the United States have intensified as their number has surged. To tackle the problem, some cities have enforced bans on public camping.
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments about whether such actions are legal, Abbie VanSickle, who covers the court for The Times, discusses the case and its far-reaching implications.
Guest: Abbie VanSickle, a Supreme Court correspondent for The New York Times.
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