Legal Battle Over Bend's Homeless Camp Sweep Ends in City's Favor

A judge in Deschutes County, Oregon, has denied an injunction sought by homeless residents to block the clearing and closure of their years-old encampment. The judge ruled that the city of Bend followed its camping code and rules in a legal manner and has the right to manage its streets. The homeless residents claimed that the closure would be disruptive, but the judge stated that the court's role is to review the law and submissions. The city has granted an additional week to those who submitted requests for reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The homeless residents had proposed a settlement that would have allowed them to stay at the location for several months, but the judge denied the proposal.