Texas Court Strikes Down Law That Stripped Local Control
9th Circuit Nixes Order to House All of Skid Row This Fall
A three-judge panel for the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a ruling by U.S. District Judge David O. Carter that would have required Los Angeles to provide shelter to the entire population of Skid Row by October 18.
Court Says Charter Cities Are Exempt From Sanctuary State Law
California’s sanctuary state law suffered a significant setback in the courts last week as part of lawsuit brought by Huntington Beach.
9th Circuit: Cities Can’t Prosecute Homeless for Sleeping Outdoors
On Tuesday, the court ruled that cities could not arrest and prosecute homeless individuals for sleeping on the streets when they lack access to shelters or alternative housing.