The one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's Grants Pass v. Johnson ruling reveals a dramatic shift in California's approach to homelessness. The ruling granted cities the authority to enforce blanket bans on camping, even without available shelter beds. CalMatters' analysis indicates that this decision has led to a marked increase in arrests and citations for homelessness-related offenses, with cities like San Francisco reporting a staggering 500% rise in penalties after the ruling. The analysis sheds light on the broader impact on homeless individuals in urban areas, raising concerns over their treatment and rights.
The Grants Pass ruling allowed cities to impose stricter enforcement on homelessness, resulting in a significant increase in arrests and citations for camping-related offenses across California.
CalMatters has provided an extensive analysis, comparing data on homelessness-related arrests before and after the ruling, revealing shocking spikes, particularly in cities like San Francisco.
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