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Supreme Court to hear case on criminalizing homelessness

April 19, 2024

Oregon Democratic Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici spoke outside the high court this week, urging justices to rule against the city. 

“Housing, not handcuffs, is the direction we need to go,” Rep. Bonamici said. 

Bonamici says fining or jailing people traps them in a cycle that makes it harder for them to find housing.