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Last Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments about whether an Oregon town can cite and prosecute homeless people for sleeping in public places when they have nowhere else to

As Grants Pass, Oregon—and the nation—await a Supreme Court ruling on just how far cities can police the homeless, a volunteer mayor and her unhoused constituents try to weather the backlash.

Last Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments about whether a small Oregon city can cite and prosecute homeless people for sleeping in public places when they have nowhere else to lay their heads. If the case reveals nothing else about the state of our country, it reveals this: We

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments about whether a small Oregon city can cite and prosecute homeless people for sleeping in public places when they have nowhere else to lay their heads.

The Grants Pass v. Johnson decision could make it easier to sweep encampments, but advocates say it may hinder the ability to get stable housing.

After California's governor and others called for the Supreme Court to take up the issue of homelessness, some now fear the outcome could amplify the proliferation of encampments in L.A. and other major cities.

After California's governor and others called for the Supreme Court to take up the issue of homelessness, some now fear the outcome could amplify the proliferation of encampments in L.A. and other major cities.

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court justices expressed concern Monday about punishing homeless people for sleeping outside when they have nowhere else to go, while also struggling with how to ensure local

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Supreme Court justices dive into the question of when and if rousting homeless encampments amounts to cruel and unusual punishment.