US Supreme Court upholds local bans on homeless encampments, allowing cities to enforce laws against public sleeping without violating the Eighth Amendment.

The US Supreme Court has upheld local bans on homeless encampments, ruling that cities can enforce laws against people sleeping in public places without violating the Eighth Amendment. The ruling, which was made in a 6-3 vote, allows municipal authorities to clear homeless camps and put offenders in jail, impacting the western United States and beyond. The decision emphasizes the need for local governments to provide viable housing solutions for homeless populations, and critics argue that it opens the door to criminalizing homelessness.

June 28, 2024
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