 Some leaders in western states had argued that outdoor camps were poking onto sidewalks and other public spaces. Homeless advocates, on the other hand, said allowing cities to punish people who need a place to sleep would criminalize homelessness and make the crisis worse. Reading from the bench in a dissent to the high court decision, Justice Sonia Sotomayor said sleep is a biological necessity, not a crime. I'm Rita Foley. Breaking news and analysis at townhall.com.