US Supreme Court Considers Legality of Ticketing Homeless Individuals for Camping on Public Property
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Cities in the US, including Yakima and Portland, are closely watching the US Supreme Court as it hears arguments about ticketing homeless people for camping on public property. The court is reviewing an appeals court ruling that found ordinances in Grants Pass, Oregon, to be unconstitutional under the Eighth Amendment. These ordinances make it illegal to camp or sleep on public property and impose fines on homeless individuals. The court is considering whether these rules violate the Eighth Amendment, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. The outcome of this case will have significant implications for cities across the country that are struggling to find solutions to the problems caused by street camps and homelessness .

The US has seen a 12% increase in homelessness between 2022 ...

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