Supreme Court appears likely to let cities crack down on homelessness

Supreme Court Appears Poised To Let Cities Take Action Against Homeless Encampments

The court appeared divided along partisan lines, with liberal justices implying that anti-camping ordinance criminalizes homeless people for merely existing and the conservative majority appearing skeptical of courts issuing homeless policies rather than local municipalities.

Supreme Court divided on homelessness case that will impact California encampment policy

California cities are looking to the Supreme Court to win more authority to restrict homeless encampments.

Activities rally in SF as Supreme Court hears case on homeless ordinances

As the Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday on a case concerning homeless ordinances, activists rallied in San Francisco.

Could the Supreme Court make it easier for Bay Area cities and beyond to clear homeless camps?

Supreme Court could allow Bay Area cities to clear more homeless camps.

Montana cities watch U.S. Supreme Court case on homeless encampments

The National Homelessness Law Center called it the "most significant case about homelessness in 40+ years."

Supreme Court weighs upending homeless protections

In a case that could drastically alter how cities in California and beyond deal with homeless encampments, U.S. Supreme Court justices on Monday weighed whether to allow broader punishment for people camping in public spaces.