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Supreme Court appears likely to let cities crack down on homelessness

Major cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles may be impacted by a court ruling due to high homelessness rates and many people living on the streets.
People sleeping in parks and public spaces were fined $295 by police under ordinances, which could increase to over $500 if not paid.
People facing homelessness in major cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles could be affected by court decisions regarding fines for sleeping in public spaces.

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BBC News

Supreme Court confronts the US homelessness crisis

In a tense hearing, the justices weighed whether sleeping outdoors could be criminally punished.

11 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

‘Where are they supposed to sleep?’: US supreme court hears key homelessness case

Justices consider constitutionality of punishing people for sleeping outside as western states seek to address encampments

11 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Washington Post

Supreme Court divided over homeless ban and rights of the unhoused

The decision in an Oregon homelessness case, to be released in June, could be the most far-reaching judgment on the rights of the unhoused in decades.

11 days ago

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New York Post

Supreme Court poised to allow camping bans to stand in major homelessness case

Supreme Court justices grappled over whether or not cities and local municipalities should have the authority to ban or restrict homeless encampments, which drew impassioned pushback from the liberal justices.

11 days ago·New York, United States

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CBS News

In major homelessness case, Supreme Court grapples with constitutionality of anti-camping ordinances

The Supreme Court considered whether efforts to address homelessness in Grants Pass, Oregon, violated the Constitution's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.

11 days ago

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Washington Examiner

Justices seem to take city’s side in homeless encampment regulation

The court appeared split along idealogical lines, a signal they could side with the Oregon city and say homelessness should be regulated by local officials.

11 days ago·Washington, United States

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