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- Title
Housing, Not Handcuffs.
- Authors
THEOHARIS, LIZ; BARNES, SHAILLY GUPTA
- Abstract
The article discusses the case of Grants Pass v. Johnson, which focuses on whether unhoused individuals can be punished for simply living outdoors without shelter. The city of Grants Pass, Oregon, outlawed resting or sleeping on public property, even with a blanket, effectively forcing unhoused residents to leave the city or face punishment. The Supreme Court is considering whether this law violates the Eighth Amendment's restrictions against cruel and unusual punishment. The article also highlights the broader housing crisis in the United States, with millions of people facing housing insecurity and the lack of affordable housing options. The authors argue for a compassionate response to the crisis, prioritizing housing over punishment.
- Subjects
HOMELESSNESS; POOR people; HOUSING; QUALITY of life; AMICI curiae; HOMELESS persons; HOUSING stability; FOOD security
- Publication
CounterPunch, 2024, p1
- ISSN
1086-2323
- Publication type
Article