Arguments concerning the nationwide and Central Florida bans on homeless encampments are scheduled to be heard by the Supreme Court.
Whether or if local governments can implement the prohibitions will be the main topic of discussion. Gov. Ron DeSantis just passed legislation in this state of Florida outlawing camping in parks, streets, and sidewalks.
“According to the Homeless Services Network, over 2,000 people are experiencing homeless here in Central Florida and that number is rising,” Eric Camarillo of Salt Outreach Services stated.
They have operated a mobile drop-in center for those who are homeless since 2011. They can do laundry, have a shower, or acquire information about other useful services.
According to him, the individuals they are observing are common folks who are unable to pay the increased cost of life. Many are elderly and single mothers.
According to Camarillo, this historic decision will be the most important verdict addressing homelessness in decades, and all of the shelters in Central Florida are currently filled.
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For this reason, he is encouraging as many people as possible to attend a rally that will take place at the Federal Courthouse on Central Boulevard tomorrow morning at 11 a.m.
Criminalizing homelessness, he claims, is not the solution.
“People sleeping on public property can get arrested even if shelters are full, so we see over 3,000 different people every year at our site, and to think about some of our clients being arrested when they have no where else to go is something that is just crazy to me,” Camarillo stated.
On Monday, the Supreme Court’s program begins with the discussion.
