Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Major Homelessness Case
We’ll discuss the arguments and how the Court might rule.
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Show Notes
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in its biggest case on homelessness in decades. At issue is whether penalizing unhoused people for camping on public land violates the “cruel and unusual punishment” clause of the 8th Amendment — even if they refuse offers of shelter. The case, Grants Pass v. Johnson, could have massive implications for how California cities address homelessness. Nearly half of all unhoused Americans live in California, according to a report last year by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Affairs. We’ll discuss the arguments and how the Court might rule.
Guests:
Marisa Kendall, homelessness reporter, CalMatters
Meghan Ryan, professor of law, Southern Methodist University (SMU)
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