Oregon judge issues 14-day temporary order halting Grants Pass homeless ordinance
A Josephine County judge on Monday issued a 14-day temporary restraining order that blocks the city of Grants Pass from enforcing its homeless camping ordinance and prevents fines. The city’s ordinance,
Temporary restraining order granted in new Grants Pass homeless lawsuit
Homeless people in Grants Pass can’t be cited, arrested or prosecuted for camping during the next two weeks. A Josephine County judge issued a temporary restraining order on Monday in a lawsuit against the city over its treatment of homeless people.
Judge grants temporary restraining order on punishment of unhoused people
A Grants Pass city judge has granted an emergency restraining order on the punishment of homeless people for the next 14 days, the latest update in a lawsuit brought against the city by Disability Rights Oregon and Oregon Law Center.
U Turn for Christ to introduce vision to combat homelessness in Grants Pass
Community stakeholders in Grants Pass will discuss a new idea on how to collaboratively work toward combatting homelessness this Thursday. U turn for Christ will get city and county officials as well as non-profits under one roof to introduce its vision to implement the ‘Built for Zero initiative’ in Grants Pass.
Grants Pass clears city-owned homeless campsite after decision by new leadership
On Friday morning, homeless residents dragged tarps and carried piles on their backs, heaping their belongings just outside the fence. They were given until 9 a.m. to get their possessions off the city-owned site.
Grants Pass enforces daytime camping ban at resting site
The City of Grants Pass is enforcing new operating hours for a resting site at 755 SE J Street. This location was formerly a designated campsite for those experiencing homelessness in the city. On Jan.
Disabled homeless residents sue Grants Pass over camping restrictions
The non-profit group Disability Rights Oregon and five disabled homeless residents have sued the city of Grants Pass claiming new camping restrictions violate state laws.
Judge bars Grants Pass from taking enforcement action against homeless campers for 2 weeks
The Josephine County judge issued the temporary restraining order after a legal challenge from Disability Rights Oregon and the Oregon Law Center.
Anti-homeless bills pass MS House. See what they would do
The House has passed two bills aimed at banning homeless encampments on public property and requiring homeless people to ...
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Community meeting on strategy to collaborate resources toward homelessness
A local addiction treatment center held a community meeting on new strategies to address homelessness on Thursday in Grants ...
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Grants Pass homeless policies face a new court challenge
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Two advocacy groups and five homeless people sued Grants Pass on Thursday in a bid to force the ...
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Fresh lawsuit targets Grants Pass’ camping restrictions
A Portland-based nonprofit claims the city’s ordinances discriminate against people with disabilities and violate state law.
Oregon judge pauses camping ban enforcement in city at heart of Supreme Court homelessness ruling
An Oregon judge has ordered the city at the heart of a major U.S. Supreme Court homelessness ruling to pause enforcement of ...
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Winter storm continues to make for hazardous travel
For a third day, a winter storm continues to make roads slick and treacherous on Wednesday morning across Southern Oregon and ...
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Local schools closed or delayed due to inclement weather Feb. 3
AIRPORT WEATHER WARNING... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued an Airport Weather Warning for... Rogue Valley ...
Many more cities ban sleeping outside despite a lack of shelter space
Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s City of Grants Pass v. Johnson ruling last June allowing localities to ban outdoor camping ...