Law Alert – The Grants Pass Holding: Enforcing Public-Camping Laws Is Not Cruel and Unusual Punishment

In a 6-3 decision with profound implications for cities and counties, the U.S. Supreme Court has decided City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, Case No. 23-175 (June 28, 2024). The Grants Pass Court held that, as a general rule, enforcing public anti-camping laws does not constitute cruel or unusual punishment violating the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Click here to read more.