CAMAS, WA – Today, the Supreme Court ruled that our local municipalities have the right to manage the homelessness crisis affecting communities across Washington and our country. Leslie Lewallen, candidate for Congress in WA-03 released the following statement:
“Today is a great day for Southwest Washington! The Supreme Court’s common-sense decision will keep our communities safe and curb the homeless crisis ravaging our communities. Every day, people in Southwest Washington are on the front-lines working with the homeless community and know that there is not a one-size-fits-all solution. The Supreme Court’s decision rightly returns power to our local governments and gives them the authority that they need to help homeless individuals and give them the support they need.”
In a 6-3 decision, The Supreme Court ruled in Grants Pass v. Johnson that efforts to address or tackle homeless individuals for sleeping on public property when there is no available shelter does not violate the 8th Amendment.
To learn more about Leslie and her run for Congress, visit here.
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