Unhoused Pendleton residents sue city over ‘resting’ in public violations

Unhoused Pendleton residents sue city over ‘resting’ in public violations

A group of residents filed a lawsuit against the city of Pendleton Thursday, alleging that the city is trying to “banish” them from their hometown because they live on the streets. Represented by Portland-based Oregon Law Center, the five plaintiffs are seeking a permanent injunction on city ordinances that dictate where and how people can “rest” within city limits. They said the laws discriminate against homeless people, leaving them few places…