On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson. At issue was whether or not the enforcement of generally applicable laws regulating camping on public property constitutes “cruel and unusual punishment” prohibited by the Eighth Amendment.
Join us as we analyze the decision of this interesting case at the intersection of Criminal Law, Federalism and Separation of Powers, and Property rights.
Featuring:
- Mr. Vikrant P. Reddy, Senior Fellow, Stand Together Trust
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