On 6.28.24, the Supreme Court released their decision in City of Grants Pass v.
Johnson. They ruled that it isn’t “cruel and unusual punishment” for
governments to pass or enforce laws that criminalize sleeping or camping on
public property.
While this decision overturns Martin v. Boise, it doesn’t require governments
to enforce or create laws making sleeping outside or camping a crime.
This guide offers resources and steps communities can take to protect people
experiencing homelessness and continue to work towards better housing
outcomes for residents.
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