The Supreme Court gave Western states the green light Friday, June 28, to ban homeless encampments on sidewalks and public spaces. It’s one of the most significant homelessness decisions in decades. The ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson overturns a Ninth Circuit decision blocking cities from enforcing penalties on the homeless.
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Supreme Court clears path for homeless bans in western states

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Supreme Court allows Western states to ban homeless encampments, overturning Ninth Circuit's ruling on Eighth Amendment violation.

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