SCOTUS Ruling on Homelessness: What It Means for Hawaii’s Compassionate Approach
Date July 9, 2024
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to uphold the City of Grants Pass, Oregon’s right to create a policy banning camping in public spaces. This decision rejected the claim that the City’s policy was a violation of the Eighth Amendment: “Cruel and unusual punishment.” While the decision...