Oregon judge blocks city from enforcing homeless camping ban
Mar 29, 2025
Grants Pass was at heart of supreme court ruling allowing cities to ban sleeping outside even if shelters are lackingAn Oregon judge issued a preliminary injunction on Friday blocking the city at the heart of a US supreme court ruling on homeless encampments from enforcing its camping rules unless i
t meets certain conditions, as part of a lawsuit filed by advocates.Under the decision by Josephine county circuit court judge Sarah McGlaughlin, Grants Pass must increase capacity at city-approved sites for camping and ensure they are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Continue reading... ...read more read less