23-235
City of Grants Pass v. Johnson
23-235Ninth CircuitArgued Apr 22, 2024Decided Jun 28, 2024Decided
Cert Granted
Oral ArgumentsApr 22, 2024
Opinion IssuedJun 28, 2024
What's this case about?
Whether the enforcement of generally applicable laws regulating camping on public property constitutes 'cruel and unusual punishment' prohibited by the Eighth Amendment.
What are the basics?
The Court ruled that laws prohibiting camping in public spaces do not constitute cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment when applied to homeless individuals, even if shelter is unavailable.
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