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A group of homeless people in a small Oregon city challenged local laws banning sleeping in public. The case has broad implications for homelessness policy throughout the country.
All eyes are on the U.S. Supreme Court as it takes on the homelessness issue Monday morning.
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.
Cruel and unusual punishment has always been more cruel and unusual than we thought.
Court will decide if bans on outdoor camping are 'cruel and unusual'