2 years after Grants Pass, 14 states, 350 cities have tougher laws on street homelessness

Two years after the Supreme Court's Grants Pass decision enabled stricter public camping bans, 14 states and over 350 cities have implemented more stringent laws targeting street homelessness. This shift reflects a broader effort to address homelessness through enforcement rather than support, raising questions about the balance between public safety and the rights of the homeless. While these measures aim to clean up urban spaces, critics argue they may further marginalize vulnerable populations without addressing the underlying issues of homelessness.