In a profoundly disappointing ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court today decided that the US Constitution does not protect homeless people against cruel and unusual punishment, even when they have no choice to sleep in public using things like blankets or pillows.
Arresting or fining people for trying to survive is expensive, counterproductive, and cruel. This inhumane ruling, which goes against the values of nearly three-quarters of Americans, will make homelessness worse in Grants Pass and nationwide. Cities are now even more empowered to neglect proven housing-based solutions and to arrest or fine those with no choice but to sleep outdoors. While we are disappointed, we are not surprised that this Supreme Court ruled against the interests of our poorest neighbors.
Despite the setback, the National Homelessness Law Center finds strength in Justice Sotomayor’s compelling dissent. This dissent aligns with our long-held belief that no one should be punished for sleeping outside, especially when they have no other options. While we are enraged, we are now even more committed to ensuring that everybody has a safe place to call home.
TL DR. The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled that cities can ban people from sleeping and camping in public places.
Absolute shithole of a country
The US supreme court has been very busy lately doing crazy stuff like this. They also weakened federal regulators in boost for business.
“Omg, this homeless problem is out of control! What are we going to do about the homeless question?”
“Make it illegal to be homeless. Problem solved.”
Fucking liberals.
Then we can charge them with crimes for their existing and put them in special-work-house prisons to use as free labor.
:porky-happy: And who said reshoring wasn’t possible because of costs? :porky-laughing:
Not surprised this and the one about gifts for politicians dropped after/right before the “debate”.
Oligarchs sure make good use of the circus
And to think this is the same country that lectures others on human rights, when that same “nation” won’t protect homeless people’s rights. Death to AmeriKKKa. AmeriKKKa delenda est.
