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The Supreme Court Takes Up Homelessness
The Daily
Tensions Between Cities and Homeless Individuals
The case of grants pass versus Johnson, about which the Supreme Court is deliberating, illuminates the escalating tensions between cities and homeless individuals. In this instance, a small town in Oregon faced a lawsuit from three homeless individuals who were fined for sleeping and camping outside. This case underscores the mounting conflicts in various Western states, as cities grapple with the surge in homelessness and the challenges it poses in public spaces. The central inquiry is how much control a city can exert over homelessness - whether it can impose laws prohibiting individuals from resting or sleeping in public areas. Consequently, the case raises significant questions about the legality of criminalizing homelessness and the limits of policing in these circumstances.
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