Homelessness: SCOTUS issues ruling on sleeping ban
In its first major decision on the issue in decades, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 28 that people can be fined and arrested for sleeping on the streets. It was a major win for cities trying to deal with a surge in homeless encampments, but alarming for the hundreds of thousands of people in this country who have nowhere to go. Reporter Rebekah Castor has more.
In its first major decision on the issue in decades, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 28 that people can be fined and arrested for sleeping on the streets. It was a major win for cities trying to deal with a surge in homeless encampments, but alarming for the hundreds of thousands of people in this country who have nowhere to go. Reporter Rebekah Castor has more.
Cities can enforce bans on homeless sleeping outside
The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a measure that allows cities to punish people for sleeping outside, a ruling that comes as record numbers of people are without a permanent place to live in the country.
The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a measure that allows cities to punish people for sleeping outside, a ruling that comes as record numbers of people are without a permanent place to live in the country.
Phoenix City Council votes unanimously to ban encampments near schools and childcare places
The Phoenix City Council voted to pass a new law that would ban homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools, childcare facilities, parks and shelters.
The Phoenix City Council voted to pass a new law that would ban homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools, childcare facilities, parks and shelters.
Phoenix shelters see increase in tenants after clean up of The Zone
New statistics released in Phoenix's Point-In-Time report show shelters are housing more people after the forced cleanup of The Zone.
New statistics released in Phoenix's Point-In-Time report show shelters are housing more people after the forced cleanup of The Zone.
Hundreds run at Phoenix Raceway to raise money to help veterans in Arizona
Morning came early for hundreds of people hoping to help Valley veterans by lacing up their shoes to support Arizona veteran programs, especially for homeless vets.
Morning came early for hundreds of people hoping to help Valley veterans by lacing up their shoes to support Arizona veteran programs, especially for homeless vets.
Homeless crisis: Tempe announces plans to expand affordable housing
Two upcoming housing projects in Tempe will help city officials address homelessness, and offer more affordable housing in the East Valley community.
Two upcoming housing projects in Tempe will help city officials address homelessness, and offer more affordable housing in the East Valley community.
Tempe announces affordable housing expansion
Two upcoming housing projects in Tempe will help city officials address homelessness, and offer more affordable housing in the East Valley community.
Two upcoming housing projects in Tempe will help city officials address homelessness, and offer more affordable housing in the East Valley community.
AZ church volunteers work to ease homeless crisis
Volunteers from a Valley church are rolling up their sleeves to help ease the homeless crisis. They're teaming up with other organizations to build a wall, making it the first step in creating housing for the homeless. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the story.
Volunteers from a Valley church are rolling up their sleeves to help ease the homeless crisis. They're teaming up with other organizations to build a wall, making it the first step in creating housing for the homeless. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the story.
Homelessness: SCOTUS weights outdoor sleeping bans
Is homelessness a crime? That is essentially the question U.S. Supreme Court justices must consider, after hearing arguments on April 22 on whether cities can punish people for sleeping outside. The case comes at a tome when a record number of Americans are living on the streets. Reporter Renekah Castor reports.
Is homelessness a crime? That is essentially the question U.S. Supreme Court justices must consider, after hearing arguments on April 22 on whether cities can punish people for sleeping outside. The case comes at a tome when a record number of Americans are living on the streets. Reporter Renekah Castor reports.
Supreme Court to consider ban on homeless people sleeping outside
Some state courts have ruled that it’s unconstitutional to fine and arrest people sleeping in homeless camps if there’s a lack of space at shelters.
Some state courts have ruled that it’s unconstitutional to fine and arrest people sleeping in homeless camps if there’s a lack of space at shelters.
Homeless Crisis: SCOTUS to hear anti-camping case
With rates of homelessness surging, cities across the country are trying to handle the uptick, but several officials say a 2018 decision by an appeals court makes it hard for leaders to enforce anti-camping laws to combat homelessness. Critics call the laws cruel punishment for those who have nowhere else to go, but the U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear arguments over the enforcement of these laws. Reporter Ted Lindner has more.
With rates of homelessness surging, cities across the country are trying to handle the uptick, but several officials say a 2018 decision by an appeals court makes it hard for leaders to enforce anti-camping laws to combat homelessness. Critics call the laws cruel punishment for those who have nowhere else to go, but the U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear arguments over the enforcement of these laws. Reporter Ted Lindner has more.
AZ nonprofit looks to keep those on the streets comfortable
Sometimes it's the simple things, like warm food, a hot shower and clean clothes. A Valley nonprofit is working to make those things happen for people struggling on the streets. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen shows you how.
Sometimes it's the simple things, like warm food, a hot shower and clean clothes. A Valley nonprofit is working to make those things happen for people struggling on the streets. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen shows you how.
Arizona bill would ban state, local dollars from being used in homeless hotel programs
If the bill is approved and signed into law, it would ban the practice of using state or local dollars on what is known as mixed hoteling, where hotels are open to the general public while also serving as a homeless shelter.
If the bill is approved and signed into law, it would ban the practice of using state or local dollars on what is known as mixed hoteling, where hotels are open to the general public while also serving as a homeless shelter.
GOP bill would restrict homeless hotel programs
If the bill is approved and signed into law, it would ban the practice of using state or local dollars on what is known as mixed hoteling, where hotels are open to the general public while also serving as a homeless shelter. Some city officials are voicing their concerns about the bill. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas reports.
If the bill is approved and signed into law, it would ban the practice of using state or local dollars on what is known as mixed hoteling, where hotels are open to the general public while also serving as a homeless shelter. Some city officials are voicing their concerns about the bill. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas reports.
Stabbing and murder suspect's arrest caught on camera; sober living latest | Nightly Roundup
From video showing the arrest of a stabbing and murder suspect to dozens moving out of a hotel property in the East Valley that was once under investigation by health officials, here's a look at some of our top stories.
From video showing the arrest of a stabbing and murder suspect to dozens moving out of a hotel property in the East Valley that was once under investigation by health officials, here's a look at some of our top stories.
Homeless Crisis: Phoenix family deals with encampment behind their home
Phoenix is still dealing with a homeless problem, and a man said he feels helpless, after an encampment sprung up in the alleyway behind his home.
Phoenix is still dealing with a homeless problem, and a man said he feels helpless, after an encampment sprung up in the alleyway behind his home.
CASS receives major funding boost after grant denials
One of the city's largest homeless shelters was short $1.5 million after the state denied three of its grant requests. That gap closed significantly after the city of Phoenix approved $1.06 million for Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) Tuesday afternoon. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas joins us with the latest details.
One of the city's largest homeless shelters was short $1.5 million after the state denied three of its grant requests. That gap closed significantly after the city of Phoenix approved $1.06 million for Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) Tuesday afternoon. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas joins us with the latest details.
Arizona bill would require removal of homeless encampments if indoor shelter options exist
A bill to crack down on homeless encampments in Arizona has advanced at the state capitol.
A bill to crack down on homeless encampments in Arizona has advanced at the state capitol.
Man who killed police lieutenant dies in prison; deadly police shooting in Peoria | Nightly Roundup
From the death of a man who was found guilty of killing a Gilbert Police lieutenant a over a decade ago to a deadly police shooting in the West Valley, here's a look at some of our top stories.
From the death of a man who was found guilty of killing a Gilbert Police lieutenant a over a decade ago to a deadly police shooting in the West Valley, here's a look at some of our top stories.