Can The Homeless Be Punished For Sleeping Outside? - a podcast by Jill Rosensweig

In this episode, Ms. Rosensweig discusses the landmark ruling in Martin v. Boise, a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals case which determined that it is an unconstitutional violation of one's 8th amendment right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment when a homeless person is charged with a crime for sleeping outside.  Ms. Rosensweig will discuss the case itself, the cases that the 9th circuit relied upon in coming to its decision and what the real-life consequences are of such a decision on cities that are dealing with significant homelessness issues.  Ms. Rosensweig will also explain the arguments that are made by the City of Boise in its recent petition to the Supreme Court to have it overrule the 9th Circuit Court's decision.  Is arresting a homeless person for sleeping outside when they have nowhere to go reasonable or is it cruel and unusual? What if certain people are homeless by choice and do have somewhere to seek shelter?  What about the health and safety concerns that arise when large amounts of people are sleeping outside?  And, what about the residential neighborhoods and businesses that are affected? Ms. Rosensweig discusses these delicate issues and more in this episode. 

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