Condemned to Break the Law
The Legality and Fairness of Anti-Camping Laws in Response to the Homelessness Crisis
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https://doi.org/10.33043/vSWScncaKeywords:
philosophy, philosophy of law, jurisprudence, homelessness, anti-camping law, anti-homelessness law, Grant Pass V. Johnson, Supreme Court, crime, Kant, homeless, justice, fairnessAbstract
Homelessness is a widespread issue that impacts the lives of thousands and motivates the actions of various
governmental entities. In “Condemned to Break the Law: The Legality and Fairness of Anti-Camping Laws in
Response to the Homelessness Crisis,” I argue that governments have an obligation to make laws that can be reasonably followed. The analysis of obligation incorporates concepts of penological purpose and the capacity
to follow the law. These philosophical measurements are applied to the Supreme Court’s decision to permit
anti-camping laws in Grants Pass v. Johnson 603 US ___ (2024) to situate these concepts in a real-world context.
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