Earlier this week, the City of Reno suddenly dropped its pending case against advocates who had spent a week and nights during a 24/7 style protest on a small patch of grass near the downtown Believe sign denouncing ongoing sweeps. They themselves had been charged with staying there during closed hours. The cleared defendants expressed relief, but wanted to put the attention not on themselves but on neighbors still being swept. The capacity of the Nevada Cares Campus is listed at 604 permanent beds, with 100 additional cots available, which gives authorities leeway, as technically, extra shelter space is there at the compound. The landmark Martin vs. Boise ruling and subsequent agreements ensure people experiencing homelessness in our region will not be cited or arrested for sleeping outdoors when no shelter is available.
A Case and Whips Withdrawn with COVID at the Top
A Case and Whips Withdrawn with COVID at the…
A Case and Whips Withdrawn with COVID at the Top
Earlier this week, the City of Reno suddenly dropped its pending case against advocates who had spent a week and nights during a 24/7 style protest on a small patch of grass near the downtown Believe sign denouncing ongoing sweeps. They themselves had been charged with staying there during closed hours. The cleared defendants expressed relief, but wanted to put the attention not on themselves but on neighbors still being swept. The capacity of the Nevada Cares Campus is listed at 604 permanent beds, with 100 additional cots available, which gives authorities leeway, as technically, extra shelter space is there at the compound. The landmark Martin vs. Boise ruling and subsequent agreements ensure people experiencing homelessness in our region will not be cited or arrested for sleeping outdoors when no shelter is available.