Sleeping

Jacksonville Legal Expert Breaks Down Florida’s Ban on Public Sleeping and Potential Legal Challenges Ahead

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Jacksonville, FL – A controversial new law in Florida that makes it illegal to sleep in public places has sparked a wave of concerns surrounding the rights of homeless individuals and the potential for legal challenges. This measure, passed recently by state lawmakers, aims to address public health and safety issues but has drawn criticism for its impact on vulnerable populations. Legal experts in Jacksonville are scrutinizing the legislation, noting that it could lead to a series of lawsuits alleging violations of civil liberties. According to local attorney, Emma Richardson, the law may face hurdles … Read more

Tenant Files Federal Lawsuit Against Columbia Apartment Complex After Being Shot While Sleeping

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – A federal lawsuit has been filed against a Columbia apartment complex by a tenant claiming he was shot in the arm while sleeping in 2021. The lawsuit cites negligence and security failures on the part of the owners and management of The Rowan on Southern Drive. The plaintiff argues that the complex failed to provide a safe and habitable environment. Despite marketing itself as a secure place for students with exceptional amenities, attorney John Mobley, representing the plaintiff, alleges that the complex ignores the prevalent culture of violence and crime, which ultimately … 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

Supreme Court to Review Rulings on Homelessness and Sleeping on Streets in Western US Cities

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has agreed to review lower-court decisions that make it more difficult for cities in the western United States to regulate homelessness. The court’s decision to hear the appeal comes after recent rulings by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that blocked anti-camping ordinances in San Francisco and restricted the enforcement of local ordinances in Grants Pass, Oregon. Grants Pass, with the support of California Governor Gavin Newsom and other elected officials, has sought to address the issue of homelessness caused by rising housing costs and income inequality. Meanwhile, … Read more