Camping bans get a green light from the Supreme Court
In City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, justices ruled camping bans criminalizing homelessness don’t violate the Constitution
A proposed HUD rule could make it easier for people with criminal backgrounds to get housing assistance, but it wouldn’t apply to housing choice vouchers
The rule would limit lookback periods to three years for people seeking housing assistance
Homelessness is affecting more older adults as rents eclipse fixed incomes
Many communities don’t have shelters or other housing programs tailored for older adults
Three states have new camping ban laws this year
Service providers worry the laws will set back efforts to reduce homelessness
Homeless shelters don’t have enough beds in many communities
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