Our Continued Commitment: Addressing Homelessness After Grants Pass v. Johnson

The Supreme Court’s decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson represents a significant setback for people experiencing homelessness that will have repercussions across our entire country. In Chicago, nearly 19,000 people experience unsheltered homelessness on a given night with significantly fewer shelter beds available to them. It is cruel and unusual punishment to arrest or ticket people for sleeping outside simply because they have no other safe place to go.

By upholding the criminalization of homelessness, the court has ignored the human right that all people deserve to live dignified lives, further harming people who are already struggling.

Despite this disappointing ruling, Michael Reese remains steadfast in our commitment to advocating for humane solutions that address the root causes of homelessness. We will continue our work to ensure all people in Chicago are given the resources needed to live healthy lives.

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