Supreme Court to Rule on Homelessness Case

Decision could impact how cities across the US address homelessness

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could determine whether cities can ban homeless individuals from sleeping or camping in public areas.
The case, Johnson v. City of Grants Pass, challenges a lower court ruling that deemed it unconstitutional for cities to punish homeless residents for staying on public property if they lacked access to shelter alternatives.
The case has united liberal and conservative politicians, including California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who have asked the Supreme Court to overturn the lower court's ruling.
The Supreme Court's decision could have significant implications for how cities across the US address homelessness.
The Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments in April, with a decision expected by early summer.