Pendleton’s Homeless Ordinance Reversal | Portland News

A judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging Pendleton, Oregon’s homeless ordinances — not because the city was right, but because it quietly repealed the rules before trial. The case centered on bans that prevented people without housing from resting in public spaces, violating Oregon law requiring reasonable policies for the unhoused. Plaintiffs, mostly women experiencing homelessness, argued the rules were designed to push them out of town — and even with new rules, they still face fines, jail, or bans for staying safe. Though legally moot, the fight continues: advocates say current policies may still violate state law and fail to treat homeless residents fairly. This legal shuffle underscores a deeper struggle — balancing public safety with human dignity amid soaring housing costs and deepening homelessness. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/38b504d8b85fc90b