The U.S. Supreme Court has issued its decision on City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson. In a disappointing ruling, the Supreme Court decided that the U.S. Constitution does not protect people against cruel and unusual punishment for sleeping outside, even if they have nowhere else to go. This decision doubles down on phony fixes like ticketing and arresting people experiencing homelessness and stands to further stymie the ability of individuals to secure employment, housing, or government support.
On June 27, the House subcommittee that funds the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) spending bill and sent the proposal to the full committee for consideration. Due to the bipartisan debt limit legislation, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA), Congressional appropriators are operating under strict budget caps, which will affect the amount they can provide for non-defense discretionary programs.
