TJP FULL EPISODE #1092A Legal Monday wiht Victoria Grants Pass v. Johnson Homeless Camping
On todays Show Victoria breaks down to James and Glenn the Supreme Court case City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, which deals with laws restricting actions of homeless people. The conversation summarizes the background of the case, in which Grants Pass passed ordinances prohibiting camping and sleeping outside. A class action lawsuit was filed arguing this violated previous rulings. The group discusses possible arguments that could be made in the case around how to interpret the 8th Amendment's cruel and unusual punishment clause. There is also discussion around whether previous rulings on this issue have worked in practice and allowed cities to address homelessness issues. Don't Miss this Fresh Case!
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