The Dark Underbelly of America’s Homelessness Crisis

In today’s video, we delve into the pressing issue of homelessness in the United States, focusing on Grants Pass, Oregon, and its legal battle over ordinances prohibiting camping and sleeping in public spaces. With around 38,000 residents, Grants Pass faces a homelessness crisis, with approximately 600 individuals lacking adequate housing. Due to a shortage of shelter beds, some are forced to sleep on the streets or in parks, despite city ordinances prohibiting such actions and imposing civil fines on violators. This situation has led to a class action lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of these municipal codes, which is now under review by the Supreme Court. Join us as we explore the complexities of criminalizing homelessness and the broader systemic issues contributing to this crisis. #therichhaveit