 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. And they say the decision will not change the larger problem driving homelessness, a severe housing shortage and sky-high rents. Jennifer Ludden, NPR News, Washington. Last night's debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump featured them both trading personal insults.