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

Two years after the Grants Pass v. Johnson ruling, which gave cities more leeway to ban public camping without violating constitutional protections, over 350 cities and 14 states have enacted stricter laws targeting street homelessness. This shift reflects a broader governmental response to address homelessness through enforcement rather than support. While intended to improve public order, these measures could have significant implications for the most vulnerable populations, sparking debates on the balance between public safety and humanitarian obligations.