Boise advocates plan to rally for 'housing over handcuffs' in national day of action

Homeless individuals and advocates gather for 'Housing not Handcuffs' rally

BOISE — Homeless advocates and current and former homeless individuals gathered Tuesday outside Boise City Hall as part of a broader “Housing not Handcuffs” campaign in response to efforts to criminalize homelessness.

Advocates plan to rally for 'housing over handcuffs' in national day of action

By Riley Shoemaker Click here for updates on this story     BOISE, Idaho (KIVI) — On Tuesday, local advocates, faith leaders, and people who have experienced homelessness are gathering on the steps of Boise City Hall as part of a nationwide call to action. According to advocates, Boise is one of more than 50 cities across the country participating in the “Housing Not Handcuffs” movement, demanding housing and healthcare instead of criminal penal…

Advocates rally against criminalization of homelessness, call for more support services

Civil rights activists, protesters, and people affected by homelessness gathered in front of the Fayette District Courthouse to advocate for better support for the homeless population.The rally marked the anniversary of City of Grants Pass vs. Johnson, a case heard by the Supreme Court in 2024 that upheld local ordinances banning camping on public property, ruling that such laws did not constitute cruel and unusual punishment. "It's rough being …

Advocates speak out against cuts to resources for growing homeless population

The event was part of a National Day of Action aimed to draw attention to the lack of affordable housing and the recent deaths in the homeless community on the one-year anniversary of the Grants Pass v. Johnson decision. The Supreme Court ruling determined government ordinances with penalties for camping on public land are not cruel or unusual punishment.

Boise advocates plan to rally for 'housing over handcuffs' in national day of action

On Tuesday, local advocates, faith leaders, and people who have experienced homelessness are gathering on the steps of Boise City Hall as part of a nationwide call to action.According to advocates, Boise is one of more than 50 cities across the country participating in the "Housing Not Handcuffs" movement, demanding housing and healthcare instead of criminal penalties for people experiencing homelessness.The event marks one year since the U.S. S…