On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson that could increase the challenges faced by unhoused individuals and the CAAs that serve them. The Supreme Court upheld city ordinances in Grants Pass, Oregon, barring people from sleeping or camping outside in public areas. The Court held that the ordinances did not violate the Eighth Amendment’s protection against cruel and unusual punishment and therefore can remain in effect. The Grants Pass decision comes amidst a rise in homelessness and could spark further efforts at the state and local level to address homelessness.
Election Year Refreshers for Nonprofit and Public CAAs
Keeping track of the rules relating to election and campaign activity for both nonprofit and public Community Action Agencies (CAAs) is never easy! As the election season enters its final stretch, read CAPLAW’s updated Election Year Refreshers for a quick review of some of...
