Supreme Court weighs bans on sleeping outdoors as homelessness rises

Supreme Court weighs bans on sleeping outdoors as homelessness rises

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The video discusses a Supreme Court case involving Grants Pass, Oregon, which could impact how local governments address homelessness. The case challenges an appeals court ruling that penalizing unhoused individuals for camping on public property is cruel if no alternatives exist. Grants Pass argues for reversing the decision to maintain public safety, while opponents highlight the lack of resources for the homeless. The case has drawn political attention, including from the Biden administration, seeking clarity on enforcing public health laws.

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