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Johnson v. City of Grants Pass

Ruling by

Roslyn Silver

Lower Court

USDC Oregon

Lower Court Judge

Mark D. Clarke

dissenting Judge(s)

Daniel P. Collins
Under the Eight Amendment's Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause, homeless individuals may not be prosecuted for protecting themselves against the elements.



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