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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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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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.
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ReplyDeleteWhat exactly is the meaning of: Public Property?
Certainly not your front porch.
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals....figures.
ReplyDeleteA public square should be used by the public as long as the behavior isn't rude, vulgar, or crude.
ReplyDeleteUntil this country does something to help these people what choice do they have?
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