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Street Roots Melissa Roy-Hart 1/30/25 Street Roots Melissa Roy-Hart 1/30/25

Grants Pass sued again over ‘objectively unreasonable’ homeless ordinances

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This City Inspired A New National Standard for Policing Homelessness. Now It’s Cracking Down Even More.

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New Grants Pass City Council drastically changes city's approach to homelessness

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Oregon advocates see overreach in local camping restrictions for homeless after court ruling

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Disability rights group slams Grants Pass's treatment of disabled homeless people

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After U.S. Supreme Court allows cities to outlaw homeless camping, Grants Pass resumes fining disabled homeless residents, advocates say

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DRO claims Grants Pass’ treatment of disabled unhoused residents is illegal

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Disability rights advocates send letter of concern to Grants Pass

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Letter, ODOJ outline legal vulnerabilities at Grants Pass homeless sites

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Grants Pass officers are citing people with disabilities for not moving from city campsites for unsheltered residents

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Grants Pass homeless case at SCOTUS ‘not complicated’

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As Grants Pass case looms, Oregon advocates urge U.S. Supreme Court to protect homeless

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Portland moves toward adopting new police oversight system while City Council is lukewarm about changes

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Despite historical failures, Portland wants to fine, jail homeless Portlanders

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City agrees to clear tents from sidewalks in ADA settlement

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City Settles Class Action Disabilities Lawsuit Over Blocked Sidewalks

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Pending increased removal of sidewalk camps, ADA settlement approved by Portland city council

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Portland to clear more tents from sidewalks to settle disability lawsuit

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Portland Street Response is on the right track, 6-month evaluation shows

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