The high court sided with Grants Pass, which enforces a 24/7 ban on outdoor camping.
Share on linkedin sided with a small, southern Oregon town in a 6-3 ruling Friday, saying it has the authority to enforce ordinances that criminalize behaviors associated with being unhoused — like sleeping or camping on public property or parks — even when no shelter is available.
According to Grants Pass' city code, it is illegal to sleep in public parks, including sidewalks and parking lots, or to use sleeping materials to set up temporary living space. Those found guilty more than twice in one year face up to 30 days in jail and a $1,250 fine. The city said in a filing its "modest" fines and "short" jail times were justified.published Friday, Justice Neil Gorsuch writes: "Homelessness is complex. Its causes are many. So may be the public policy responses required to address it.
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