Spotlight on Johnson v. Grants Pass
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Here’s the scoop. On April 22, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of Johnson versus the City of Grants Pass, Oregon. The court will decide if it is legal for communities to criminalize people for sleeping outside with a pillow, blanket, or piece of cardboard, as Gloria Johnson did — even when no shelter is available.?
Criminalization doesn’t solve homelessness — it only makes it harder to escape.
This is the most significant Supreme Court case dealing with homelessness in more than 40 years. The outcome will determine whether the United States will be a country that fines or arrests people for experiencing homelessness or a country that invests in solutions.
The good news is that there are alternatives to arresting people that communities can act on now.
If a storm hit your city and displaced 500 people in a single shocking event, how would the city respond? Every community knows what to do in these emergencies — they have a disaster plan. The same model works for solving homelessness.
Learn more about the case and get involved.
?? Dive into the details with a policy expert!
Tune into Community Solutions's TikTok live event on Tuesday, April 16, at 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT, to hear from Rachelle A. Matthews, Manager of Policy and Advocacy Operations.
She will break down Johnson v. Grants Pass, shedding light on its implications and exploring how we can respond effectively.
?? Bright spot
Mr. Tucker used to avoid returning to the shelter, sitting in his car until dark. Now, every day, he looks forward to being home.
“From where I was to now, it’s like night and day,” he said. “It’s almost like this place here was meant for me to be in… because it’s just everything I need.”
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11 个月Thank you for spotlighting this. For those interested in learning more, including a breakdown of the case, a webinar about the case and the future of criminalization of homelessness, and actions you can take, visit the website set up by the National Homelessness Law Center who is supporting the litigation: https://johnsonvgrantspass.com/
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