Trump Timing & Homeless Encampments (with Joyce Vance)
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This podcast explores the Supreme Court's decision in *Brant's Pass v. Johnson*, which upheld the legality of criminalizing sleeping in public. The ruling has raised concerns about the potential for criminalizing homelessness and has prompted a response from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who has issued orders to shut down homeless encampments. The podcast highlights the complexities of addressing homelessness, emphasizing the need for community-based solutions that address the root causes of homelessness and provide services to prevent recidivism. The discussion acknowledges the limitations of legal rulings and the importance of finding long-term solutions that go beyond simply dispersing homeless individuals.
Outlines
The Supreme Court and Homelessness
This chapter examines the Supreme Court's decision in *Brant's Pass v. Johnson*, which upheld the legality of criminalizing sleeping in public. The ruling has sparked debate about its impact on homelessness and the potential for criminalizing the status of being homeless.
California's Response to the Ruling
This chapter examines California's response to the Supreme Court ruling, with Governor Gavin Newsom issuing orders to shut down homeless encampments. The chapter highlights the complexities of addressing homelessness and the challenges of finding long-term solutions.
Addressing the Root Causes of Homelessness
This chapter emphasizes the intractable nature of homelessness and the need for community-based solutions. It acknowledges the limitations of legal rulings and the importance of providing services to address the root causes of homelessness.
Keywords
Brant's Pass v. Johnson
A Supreme Court case that upheld the legality of criminalizing sleeping in public, raising concerns about the potential for criminalizing homelessness.
Eighth Amendment
The amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. It was argued in *Brant's Pass v. Johnson* that criminalizing sleeping in public constituted cruel and unusual punishment.
Gavin Newsom
The Governor of California who has issued orders to shut down homeless encampments in response to the Supreme Court ruling in *Brant's Pass v. Johnson*.
Homeless Encampments
Temporary settlements of homeless individuals, often located in public spaces such as parks, under bridges, or on sidewalks. The Supreme Court ruling has raised questions about the legality of these encampments.
Recidivism
The tendency of a convicted criminal to re-offend. The chapter discusses the importance of providing services to homeless individuals to prevent them from becoming trapped in a cycle of homelessness.
Q&A
What was the Supreme Court's decision in *Brant's Pass v. Johnson*?
The Supreme Court ruled that it is legal for municipalities to criminalize sleeping in public, upholding the legality of laws that ban sleeping in public spaces.
How has California responded to the Supreme Court ruling on homelessness?
Governor Gavin Newsom has issued orders to shut down homeless encampments, citing the Supreme Court's decision as justification. However, he has also allocated significant funding for homelessness programs and services.
What are the challenges of addressing homelessness?
Homelessness is a complex issue with multiple contributing factors, including poverty, mental health issues, and lack of affordable housing. Finding long-term solutions requires a multifaceted approach that addresses these underlying causes.
What are some potential solutions to homelessness?
Providing services to homeless individuals where they are, rather than dispersing them, is considered a more effective approach to preventing recidivism and helping them find permanent housing.
Show Notes
In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down California Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order directing state officials to disband homeless encampments. Newsom’s directive followed a Supreme Court ruling that a local Oregon ordinance criminalizing public encampments did not violate the 8th Amendment’s ban on “cruel and unusual punishment.”
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The possible legal ramifications if former President Donald Trump decides to replace his running mate, Senator JD Vance;
– U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan’s decision-making and scheduling now that she has regained control over the election interference case against Trump brought by special counsel Jack Smith, and her order rejecting Trump’s motion to dismiss the indictment for selective and vindictive prosecution; and
– The U.S. Supreme Court’s rejection of a long-shot effort by the state of Missouri to block Trump’s gag order and sentencing in his Manhattan case.
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