The Supreme Court agreed Friday to review lower-court rulings that make it harder for cities in the western United States to prevent people from sleeping on the streets when there aren’t enough beds in homeless shelters. The justices will hear an appeal from the city of Grants Pass, in southwest Oregon, that has the backing of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, as well as other Democratic and Republican elected officials who have struggled to deal with homelessness brought on by rising housing costs and income inequality. The court's action comes a day after a panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower-court ruling blocking anti-camping ordinances in San Francisco, where Newsom once was the mayor. KTLA's John Fenoglio reports on Jan. 12, 2024. Details: https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/ap-the-supreme-court-will-decide-whether-local-anti-homeless-laws-are-cruel-and-unusual/ KTLA 5 News - Keeping Southern Californians informed since 1947.