Grants Pass 1

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According to the text, how many homeless persons live in the City of Grants Pass in southern Oregon?

Approximately 38,000

At least fifty

Perhaps as many as 600 (correct)

None of the above

What do City ordinances in Grants Pass preclude homeless persons from using while sleeping within the City's limits?

A blanket

A pillow

A cardboard box

All of the above (correct)

According to the Martin v. City of Boise case, what does the Eighth Amendment prohibit for homeless individuals who cannot obtain shelter?

Criminal penalties for sitting outside on public property

Criminal penalties for sleeping outside on public property

Criminal penalties for lying outside on public property

All of the above (correct)

According to the text, how many locations in the City temporarily housed homeless persons at the time the parties filed their summary judgment motions?

Four locations Signup and view all the answers

Which organization operated a facility for single men without children and another facility for women, including women with children?

The Gospel Rescue Mission Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what were residents required to do in exchange for a bunk for 30 days at the Gospel Rescue Mission?

Both attend an approved place of worship each Sunday and work at the mission six hours a day, six days a week Signup and view all the answers

What did the district court conclude about the availability of shelter beds in Grants Pass?

There were practically no shelter beds available Signup and view all the answers

According to the Grants Pass Municipal Code, what is the fine for violating the anti-sleeping ordinance?

$160 Signup and view all the answers

Which definition of homelessness is NOT the same as the one used in the Martin case?

The definition found in the Grants Pass Municipal Code Signup and view all the answers

Which ordinances are included in the challenges in this case?

An 'anti-sleeping' ordinance, two 'anti-camping' ordinances, and a 'park exclusion' ordinance Signup and view all the answers

According to the definition of unsheltered homeless persons in the Department of Housing and Urban Development's regulations, who must be counted as unsheltered homeless persons?

Persons living in a place not designed or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for humans Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what did the Martin opinion state about individuals who have access to adequate temporary shelter?

They should not be criminally punished for sleeping in public Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why did Martin hold that shelters with a 'mandatory religious focus' could not be counted as available?

Due to potential violations of the First Amendment's Establishment Clause Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what did the City of Grants Pass do in response to the Martin opinion?

They amended the anti-camping ordinance to distinguish between 'sleeping' and 'camping' Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what did the Chief Operating Officer's declaration state about homeless individuals in Grants Pass?

There is simply no place in Grants Pass for homeless individuals to find affordable housing or shelter Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, under what circumstances can fines be reduced?

Fines can be reduced upon a plea of guilty. Signup and view all the answers

What did the district court permanently enjoin regarding the anti-camping ordinances?

The district court permanently enjoined enforcement of the anti-camping ordinances at night. Signup and view all the answers

What did the district court declare regarding the anti-sleeping and anti-camping ordinances?

The district court declared the anti-sleeping and anti-camping ordinances in violation of the Eighth Amendment. Signup and view all the answers

What did the district court declare regarding the appeals of park exclusions ordinance?

The district court declared the appeals of park exclusions ordinance failed to provide adequate procedural due process. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the fine for violating the anti-camping ordinance if unpaid and escalated?

$537.60 Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the punishment for violating the 'park exclusion' ordinance if issued two or more citations within one year?

30 days exclusion from all city parks Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what was the purpose of the Community Roundtable convened by the City Council?

To identify solutions to current vagrancy problems Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what did the Martin v. City of Boise case hold regarding criminal penalties for sitting, sleeping, or lying outside on public property for homeless individuals?

It prohibited the imposition of criminal penalties Signup and view all the answers