Oregon, Grants Pass

Judge bars Grants Pass from taking any 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.
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,
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 its camping rules for 14 days.
Temporary restraining order granted in Grants Pass homeless lawsuit
A Josephine Count judge has granted a temporary restraining order against the City of Grants Pass after a lawsuit was filed last week to protect the city’s homeless population. Disability Rights Oregon and the Oregon Law Center filed the emergency suit to keep the city from “forcing homeless residents with disabilities
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.
Fresh lawsuit hits Oregon city at the heart of Supreme Court ruling on homeless encampments
A small Oregon city is facing a fresh lawsuit over its homeless camping rules. Disability Rights Oregon sued Grants Pass on Thursday.
S. 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,
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Grants Pass City Council hears from homeless organizations
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Grants Pass City Council met with leaders from the community today for a work session to discuss homelessness. Councilors heard from representatives from Gospel Rescue Mission, ...
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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 ...
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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.
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Disability rights group files lawsuit against Grants Pass over camping closures
Disability Rights Oregon and the Oregon Law Center filed an emergency lawsuit against the City of Grants Pass this morning, ...
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Grants Pass YMCA names Brad Converse as CEO
The Grants Pass YMCA is appointing Brad Converse as its new CEO. The Grants Pass native has been serving as interim CEO since ...