Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Homelessness Case Over Right To Camp In Public Spaces
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to review lower-court rulings that make it harder for cities in the western United States to prevent people from sleeping on the streets when there aren’t enough beds in homeless shelters. The justices will hear an appeal from the city of Grants Pass, in southwest Oregon, that has the backing of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, as well as other Democratic and Republican elected officials who have struggled to deal with homelessness brought on by rising housing costs and income inequality. The court’s action comes a day after a panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower-court ruling blocking anti-camping ordinances in San Francisco, where Newsom once was the mayor. A separate 9th circuit panel ruled in the Oregon case that Grants Pass could not enforce local ordinances that prohibit homeless people “from using a blanket, pillow, or cardboard box for protection from the elements.” The decision applies across nine western states, Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Joining to discuss the implications is Justin Levitt, professor of constitutional law at Loyola Marymount University and Jeffery L. Fisher, law professor and Co-Director of the Supreme Court Litigation Clinic at Stanford University.
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LA District Attorney Race: Judge Debra Archuleta
Incumbent Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón is up against 11 other candidates hoping to take his seat. Gascón was elected for his progressive approach to reforming L.A.’s criminal justice system, but that’s also what’s gotten him in hot water. AirTalk is talking with the candidates running for DA. Today, Larry’s joined by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Debra Archuleta, who is running for Los Angeles County District Attorney. If you have questions, please call 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com
Actor Andrew Scott Talks With Larry Mantle About His New Film 'All Of Us Strangers'
"All Of Us Strangers" is the latest film from British filmmaker Andrew Haigh. The hauntingly poignant and hypnotic story of loss and love (and everything in between), is inspired by the novel Strangers by venerable Japanese author Taichi Yamada. First penned in 1987 and translated into English in 2003, Haigh’s adapted screenplay gives it a contemporary and personal touch.
SoCal History: The Rise, Fall, And Promising Revitalization of The Queen Mary
Most young Angelenos might be familiar with The Queen Mary, the storied ocean liner that’s since been retired to Long Beach, but in a limited context. More often than not, it’s due to rumors of the ship being haunted, which despite anecdotal reports there hasn’t been much to make from that. However, the noises and creepy nature of the boat has also been in part to its longtime, deteriorating infrastructure. Cycling through multiple owners, it’s now been operated by Evolution Hospitality, and after the ship’s overall prospects seemingly sinking it now seems to be staying afloat. The operator noted in 2023 that ship turned a profit, meaning its existence will continue on as many folks have grown to love the storied landmark. Today on AirTalk, we talk about what made The Queen Mary such a notable tourist destination in its heyday and how it’s started to gain some of that magic back.
Joining us today is Brandon Richardson, reporter for the Long Beach Post, and Brian Chavez, local historian project specialist for the Historical Society of Long Beach (HSLB).
Larry Mantle Interviews Actor Willem Dafoe About His New Film 'Poor Things'
"Poor Things" is a 2023 science fantasy film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and written by Tony McNamara. It stars Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe and Ramy Youssef. Based on the 1992 novel of the same name by Alasdair Gray, the plot focuses on Bella Baxter, a young woman living in Victorian era London. After being resurrected by a scientist named Godwin Baxter, following her suicide, she runs off with a debauched lawyer, played by Mark Ruffalo, to embark on an odyssey of discovery and liberation.
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy As The Civil Rights Icon Turns 95
The minister and civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta Georgia. Maybe most remembered by his famous “I have a dream…” speech or the march from Selma, King was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement of the 1960s, fighting for the equality of Black Americans. Although he is revered today as an American icon, King remained a controversial figure throughout his lifetime and several years after his death amongst much of white America. Today, we’re celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. 's impact by opening the phones to listeners to share their memories of the historical figure. What does King’s legacy mean to you? What part of King’s life or achievements do you remember the most? Share with us at 866-893-5722 or you can email us at atcomments@laist.com.