SCOTUS Oregon Homeless Case Ruling Could Impact Kentucky
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SCOTUS decision clears way for homeless camping ban laws similar to Safer Kentucky Act.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled punishing homeless campers with fines or jail time did not constitute cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment, clearing the way for the enforcement of similar laws like the Safer Kentucky Act.
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SCOTUS Oregon Homeless Case Ruling Could Impact Kentucky
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled punishing homeless campers with fines or jail time did not constitute cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment, clearing the way for the enforcement of similar laws like the Safer Kentucky Act.
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Now to the U.S. Supreme Court and a decision on an Oregon case that could have implications right here in Kentucky.
The case involves an Oregon law banning homeless people from sleeping outdoors.
At issue if punishing homeless campers with fines or jail time constitutes cruel and unusual punishment under the 8th Amendment and a 6, 3, decision.
The high court said it did not clearing the way for the enforcement of similar laws like the Safer Kentucky Act.
The Republican led legislature passed the criminal law reform bill this past session, which makes unlawful camping in public spaces, a criminal offense.
The provision received considerable pushback from advocates for the Unhoused who say it criminalizes homelessness.
The law is scheduled to go into effect and Kentucky on July.
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