Court opinions: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23-175_19m2.pdf
Scotusblog: https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/city-of-grants-pass-oregon-v-johnson/
Johnson v. Grants Pass: https://johnsonvgrantspass.com/
News articles responding to Supreme Court ruling:
NH Bulletin: In wake of Supreme Court homelessness decision, NH advocates say fight not over. https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2024/07/09/in-wake-of-supreme-court-homelessness-decision-nh-advocates-say-fight-not-over/
NH Coalition to End Homelessness: NHCEH joins organizations who advocate for people experiencing homelessness across the nation in overwhelming feelings of heartbreak. The criminalization of homelessness is disheartening and counterproductive. Evidence-based solutions and best practices exist; NHCEH hopes that this is where NH municipalities will focus their efforts in combating the housing and homelessness crisis NH is facing. https://www.nhceh.org/news/nhceh-responds-to-supreme-courts-ruling-in-johnson-v-grants-pass/
NH Business Review: Spurred by U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Manchester tightens restrictions on camping. The move came in the wake of a major U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing cities to ban people from sleeping and camping in public places. https://www.nhbr.com/spurred-by-u-s-supreme-court-ruling-manchester-tightens-restrictions-on-camping/
Concord Monitor: Opinion: Opinion: Criminalizing homelessness is a heartless response to a complex issue. https://www.concordmonitor.com/My-Turn-Criminalizing-Homelessness-is-a-Heartless-Response-to-a-Complex-Issue-55929106
Seacoast Online: On July 2, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to strengthen a ban on camping on city property, subjecting people to fines. And the board removed an exception that had allowed camping during evening hours if there were not enough shelter beds available. https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/state/2024/07/10/supreme-court-homelessness-decision-nh-advocates-fight/74337021007/
Invisible People: Justice Denied: Supreme Court’s Decision Deepens Homelessness Crisis Across America. The Supreme Court’s Decision Undermines Protections for Homeless People, Exacerbating Their Vulnerability. https://invisiblepeople.tv/justice-denied-supreme-courts-decision-deepens-homelessness-crisis-across-america/
Dwell: In a blow to homelessness activists, the Grants Pass ruling means local governments can fine or jail people sleeping in public. https://www.dwell.com/article/grants-pass-homelessness-85197102-e9cbaae0
ABC News: Supreme Court says city's homeless camping ban not 'cruel and unusual' punishment . https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/supreme-court-citys-homeless-camping-ban-cruel-unusual/story?id=111440736
Oregon Public Broadcasting: In Grants Pass, immediate effects of Supreme Court ruling are unclear. https://www.opb.org/article/2024/06/29/grants-pass-supreme-court-ruling/
NY Post: Cheer the Supremes’ Grants Pass ruling that lets states clean up homeless encampments. https://nypost.com/2024/07/05/opinion/cheer-the-supremes-grants-pass-ruling-that-lets-states-clean-up-homeless-encampments/
National Alliance to End Homelessness: Statement on the Supreme Court’s Ruling in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnsonhttps://endhomelessness.org/blog/national-alliance-to-end-homelessness-statement-on-the-supreme-courts-ruling-in-city-of-grants-pass-oregon-v-johnson/
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