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The Cruelty and Futility of Criminalizing the Homeless

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Farrah Hassen

8d ago

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Two years ago this summer, the Supreme Court paved the way for more states and cities to fine or jail people for the “crime” of not having a roof over their head. In their June 28, 2024 Grants Pass v. Johnson decision, the court ruled that an Oregon city’s ordinance barring people from sleeping in More The post The Cruelty and Futility of Criminalizing the Homeless appeared first on CounterPunch.org .

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