CNN —The Supreme Court ruled Friday in favor of an Oregon city that ticketed homeless people for sleeping outside, rejecting arguments that such “anti-camping” ordinances violate the Constitution’s ban on “cruel and unusual” punishment.
The case centered on “anti-camping” ordinances in Grants Pass, Oregon, that were challenged by several residents experiencing homelessness.
“For some people, sleeping outside is their only option.” The city, she said, “punishes them for being homeless.
The ordinances barred people from sleeping in public with “bedding,” which can include sleeping bags or bundled-up clothing.
In reaction to the Supreme Court’s ruling, housing rights groups came out in full force to condemn the decision.
Persons:
Neil Gorsuch, It’s, ” Gorsuch, Gorsuch, ”, Sonia Sotomayor, ” Sotomayor, “, Sotomayor, Theane Evangelis, Elena Kagan, Jesse Rabinowitz, ” Gavin Newsom –, California –, Jay Cheng
Organizations:
CNN, ”, US Department of Housing, Urban, National Homelessness Law, National Alliance, Homelessness, Democratic
Locations:
Oregon, Grants Pass , Oregon, United States, California, Francisco