Evangelical Lutheran Church: Bishop Eaton Expresses Disappointment in Grants Pass Supreme Court Decision
June 29, 2024
June 29, 2024
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 -- The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America issued the following statement on June 28, 2024:
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I am disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which clears the way for onerous civil and criminal penalties for unsheltered neighbors forced to sleep in parks or on other public property. This could jeopardize the work of Lutheran ministries and organizations dedicated to helping people experiencing homelessn . . .
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I am disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which clears the way for onerous civil and criminal penalties for unsheltered neighbors forced to sleep in parks or on other public property. This could jeopardize the work of Lutheran ministries and organizations dedicated to helping people experiencing homelessn . . .