Supreme Court Grants Pass Ruling Allows Cities to Enforce Camping Laws

Jul 7, 2024, 10:30 AM

The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a Ninth Circuit ruling, allowing cities to enforce laws against camping and potentially aiding efforts to address the homelessness crisis. The decision, known as the Grants Pass ruling, has sparked debate on its implications for smaller cities and their homeless populations. Some fear it may lead to an influx of homeless individuals into larger cities like Los Angeles. Editorial opinions caution against criminalizing homelessness as a solution. Fox News reported that this ruling could help defeat the crisis.