Is it “cruel and unusual” to arrest people who are forced to sleep outside?
#SCOTUS will rule today on a decade of precedent
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https://www.vox.com/scotus/2024/1/12/24036307/supreme-court-scotus-tent-encampments-homeless
The Supreme Court will hear a case that shapes how cities respond to homeless tent encampments
An Oregon case will clarify whether officials can jail or fine homeless people for sleeping outside.Rachel M. Cohen (Vox)
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volkris
in reply to KayleeSerenada • • •to be clear, the argument is specifically not about criminal fines or jail.
It sounds like the regulations were cognizant of the need to strike a balance as they managed public spaces.