Johnson v. Grants Pass

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About the Campaign

What We're Asking of You

This is the most important Supreme Court case about homelessness in more than 40 years. Regardless of the final decision, we must use Johnson v. Grants Pass as a national inflection point to refocus the conversation on true solutions to homelessness, such as housing and services.

The focus of this campaign is to spread awareness among the public and policymakers about the case and its dire ramifications for people experiencing homelessness.

This page is updated as of 7/3/2024

What We're Asking of You

• Download the graphics and use the sample captions below to post on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Threads

• Use personal and organizational accounts to engage (share/repost/like)

• Share information about the case with your networks via email, blog, or other channels

• Share the suggested articles and captions below

• Use #JohnsonVGrantsPass and #HousingNotHandcuffs wherever possible

• Refer your networks to johnsonvgrantspass.com to learn more about the case

Final Results - Twitter Thread

BREAKING: Supreme Court ruling will make homelessness worse, says homeless people not protected from cruel and unusual punishment. In response, advocates demand at least $356 billion to be invested in proven solutions. #JohnsonVGrantsPass

Full statement: https://homelesslaw.org/jvgp-scotus-decision/
Arresting and fining people for trying to survive is expensive, counterproductive, and cruel. We are enraged but not surprised that the Supreme Court sided with out-of-touch billionaires and against the most vulnerable among us. The fight does not end here.
Elected officials must shift toward proven solutions to homelessness:
-Universal rental assistance for low-income households
-Repair & preserve public housing
-National Housing Trust Fund
-Eviction & homelessness prevention
-Voluntary supportive & emergency response services
Despite the loss, we're deeply grateful to the thousands of advocates who united around this case, rallied with us at the Supreme Court, & signed the 42 amicus briefs submitted in support of homeless rights. We must use the collective power we’ve built to ensure housing for all.

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BREAKING: In a historically shameful decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that homeless people are not included in the Constitution’s protections against cruel and unusual punishment. This ruling will make homelessness drastically worse and impact the 250,000+ people who sleep outside each night, as well as millions of Americans who are just one missed paycheck away from homelessness.

Arresting or fining people for trying to survive is expensive, counterproductive, cruel, and simply does not work. We are enraged but unsurprised that the Supreme Court sided with out-of-touch billionaires and against the poorest among us.

To truly solve homelessness, we demand the Biden administration and Congress invest at least $356 billion in transforming approaches to homelessness away from criminalization and towards proven solutions.

Read our full statement: https://homelesslaw.org/jvgp-scotus-decision/

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Media Coverage to Share (click headlines for links)

1. Street Roots - Sweeping Decision: Johnson v. Grants Pass

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#JohnsonVGrantsPass reflects the fact that we have a homelessness crisis in the US, and our elected officials are not doing what they need to do to make sure everyone has housing that meets their needs. @streetroots https://www.streetroots.org/news/2024/05/08/sweeping-decision-grants-pass-v-johnson

2. The New Republic - The New Sundown Towns

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As Grants Pass, Oregon—and the nation—await the #JohnsonVGrantsPass ruling on just how far cities can police homeless people, a volunteer mayor and her unhoused constituents try to weather the backlash. Read more from @tracyrosenthal_ @newrepublic: https://newrepublic.com/article/181036/new-sundown-towns-grants-pass-v-johnson

3. Invisible People - Illegal to Sleep: Grants Pass' Cruel War on Homelessness (Video)

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55-year-old Laura was forced into homelessness following the death of her husband, and Amber has received over 30 tickets for just existing. Both are among the 250,000+ people living outside who may be affected by #JohnsonVGrantsPass. @invisiblepeople https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYzx4ZGQnc8

4. Invisible People – Understanding the Potential Impact of Johnson v. Grants Pass

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If the Supreme Court rules in favor of throwing people in jail for being homeless, it would exacerbate the prison-to-homelessness pipeline that many communities across the country have worked so hard to disrupt. #JohnsonVGrantsPass @invisiblepeople https://invisiblepeople.tv/understanding-the-potential-impact-of-johnson-v-grants-pass/

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#JohnsonVGrantsPass could have a major impact on funding for homeless services & affordable housing. If SCOTUS sides with Grants Pass, funds normally used for those programs would likely be used for market-rate real estate incentives. @invisiblepeople https://invisiblepeople.tv/understanding-the-potential-impact-of-johnson-v-grants-pass/

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About the Campaign

What We're Asking of You

What We're Asking of You

What We're Asking of You

What We're Asking of You

What We're Asking of You

Final Results - Twitter Thread

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