Letter on Non-Discrimination in Public Spaces & Persons Experiencing Homelessness

March 20, 2025

The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), in collaboration with the Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness, has released a letter to provide guidance, analysis, and resources following the recent U.S. Supreme Court opinion addressing laws that regulate camping and other sleeping activities on public property.

This information emphasizes the requirement under Illinois law to ensure fair and equitable access to public spaces, including for individuals seeking shelter.

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