 The Supreme Court decision overturns lower court rulings that had said it's cruel and unusual to arrest or fine people if they have nowhere else to go. That applied to nine Western states, some of whom argued it hamstrung their efforts to keep public spaces safe and open for everyone. The decision allows cities to enforce camping bans even if they don't have shelter space to offer. Advocates for the unhoused say fines and jail time will only make it harder for people to get into housing.