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Friday, November 30, 2018

A Turning Point for the Homeless? U.S. Court Rules Cities Can't Make It Illegal to Sleep in Public

A recent federal ruling is driving cities to revisit their local ordinances and methods of reducing homelessness.

A federal ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in September is already having an effect on how communities treat homeless people.

Martin v. Boise has been making its way through the courts since 2009. At issue is whether Boise, Idaho's ban against sleeping on the streets -- a so-called anti-camping ordinance that exists in many places across the country -- violates homeless people's Eighth Amendment rights, which protect against cruel and unusual punishment.

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5 comments:

Anonymous said...

More liberal court decisions. They are trying to say that people can sleep on property they don't own? Next thing you know they will be saying it's Ok for the homeless and illegals to sleep on your porch if they want to.

Anonymous said...

4:23
What exactly is the meaning of: Public Property?

Certainly not your front porch.

Anonymous said...

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals....figures.

Anonymous said...

A public square should be used by the public as long as the behavior isn't rude, vulgar, or crude.

Anonymous said...

Until this country does something to help these people what choice do they have?