Homeless

Florida Enacts Law to Ban Homeless from Public Property, Sparks Controversy and Concerns of Forced Encampments

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Tampa, Florida – Stephanie Bennett has called a tent in the woods her home for the past eight years. Recently, she learned about a new law that could make living in her tent illegal. The legislation, known as “Unauthorized Public Camping and Public Sleeping” (HB 1365), has been sent to Governor Ron DeSantis to sign. If passed, the law will prohibit people from camping or sleeping on public property in local municipalities. Under the proposed law, municipalities will be required to designate a specific public space for camping and sleeping, provided they receive approval from … Read more

Judge Releases Violent Homeless Man Who Attacked Woman in Union Square, Despite Prior Convictions: Exclusive

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New York City, New York – A Manhattan judge known for her leniency has once again released a suspect without bail, this time a vagrant who randomly attacked a woman in Union Square. The judge’s decision has sparked outrage and raised concerns about public safety. The victim, Jill Burke, was walking to work on January 31 when she was suddenly struck in the face with a heavy object by the alleged attacker, Eric Taylor. Burke suffered a black eye and a cut above her eyebrow. Despite Taylor’s prior criminal record and the severity of the … Read more

Supreme Court to Determine Legality of Punishing Homeless for Sleeping Outside Without Shelter

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Grants Pass, Oregon – The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that will determine whether local governments can penalize homeless individuals for sleeping or camping in public when shelter beds are not available. This raises the question of whether such laws violate the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. The case stems from a complaint filed by three homeless individuals in Grants Pass, an Oregon city with a higher number of homeless people than available shelter beds. The city has ordinances that prohibit individuals from sleeping on the streets or … Read more

Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction in Favor of Houston Organization Feeding the Homeless near City Hall

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HOUSTON, Texas – Food Not Bombs Houston, an organization that has faced repeated citations for providing free meals to homeless individuals near City Hall, is claiming victory following a recent federal court ruling. U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen issued a preliminary injunction that temporarily halts the City of Houston from ticketing volunteers from the organization. For the past year, Houston police have been issuing citations to volunteers who feed the homeless near the Houston Public Library – Central Library. The citations were based on two city ordinances: one that prohibits the use of public or … Read more