U.S. Supreme Court Declines To Hear Martin V. Boise

From the City of Boise:

December 16, 2019

Boise Mayor Dave Bieter today made the following statement regarding news that the U.S. Supreme Court declined the city’s petition to hear Martin v. Boise:

Today’s news is disappointing. We believe that the 9th Circuit’s most recent decision in this case leaves the city’s fundamental ability to protect public health and safety on its own streets very uncertain. Without further clarification by the courts, our most vulnerable residents – the very people this suit purports to be protecting – would be victimized by the conditions in camps that could crop up. Without the ability to enforce this ordinance, much of what we’ve accomplished in providing permanent supportive housing and other services for those experiencing homelessness could be jeopardized. To avoid that, I encourage the incoming city administration and city council to continue fighting this case in local federal court.

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