Ban on sleeping outdoors under consideration in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is wrestling with major questions about the growing issue of homelessness as it considers a ban on sleeping outdoors.
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The Supreme Court is wrestling with major questions about the growing issue of homelessness as it considers a ban on sleeping outdoors.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court wrestled with major questions about the growing issue of homelessness today as it considered whether cities can punish people for sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking. It's the most...
Lower courts ruled it's "cruel and unusual" to fine or jail people on public land if no shelter is available. An Oregon city says that's hamstrung efforts to keep public spaces safe and open to all.
Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court began to hear arguments over local laws that ban the homeless from camping in public.