Sacramento's Response To Court Decision On Boise Ticketing Homeless People Tuesday, December 17, 2019 | Sacramento, CA Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio In a bit of a surprise development, the Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from the city of Boise, Idaho. The appeal was to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal’s ruling that the city couldn’t ticket homeless people who are living on the street. The Supreme Court's refusal to hear the challenge means that the Ninth Circuit decision that ticketing people living on the street is unconstitutional stands. This ruling has ramifications for cities all over the country, including Sacramento. CapRadio’s Sacramento Region Reporter Bob Moffitt spoke with Mayor Darrell Steinberg, homeless advocates and a homeless man to find out more. Guests CapRadio Sacramento Region Reporter Bob Moffitt Resources Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Boise Case, California Cities And Counties Continue To Consider Options To Address Homelessness — CapRadio Supreme Court Won't Hear Case On Ban Against Homeless Sleeping In Public Spaces — NPR How Boise's Fight Over Homelessness Is Rippling Along The West Coast — NPR
