Category: Legal Rulings

Gov. Newsom Unveils Model Public Camping Ordinance and Funding

California’s Governor introduced a model ordinance to help cities regulate public encampments, with new funding tied to homelessness reduction.

Public Agencies Should Consider Ongoing Challenges to the US Supreme Court’s Reversal of Johnson v. City of Grants Pass

Since Johnson v Grants Pass, we’ve seen temporary, yet successful challenges to enforcement of public camping and storage ordinances based on…

Federal Lawsuit Warns CA Cities & Counties on Homeless Policies

A federal lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles prompts California agencies to reevaluate their policies addressing the unhoused to balance needs.

Gov. Newsom Signs Executive Order to Remove Homeless Encampments

On Thursday, July 27, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order following the reversal of Johnson v. Grants Pass by the U.S. Supreme Court.

City of LA Settles in Vendor Lawsuit and Removes No-Vending Zones

The City of LA decided to settle in court after a lawsuit over its “no-vending zones” ordinance and remove the remaining no-vending restrictions.

Post-Grants Pass: New Appellate Ruling about Defense of Necessity and Public Camping Enforcement

In the recent Supreme Court ruling in Johnson v. Grants Pass, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled that public agencies do not need to provide alternative shelter before enforcing...

Civica Law Wins Lawsuit Between Illegal Cement Business and City of Chino

An illegal cement business in the City of Chino is no stranger to code violations and aggressive tactics against the City to avoid compliance.

Free Legal Webinar for Public Agency Employees and Contractors

Following the Johnson v. Grants Pass reversal, this free webinar will discuss the current state of the law, and approaches to regulation and enforcement tools.

U.S. Supreme Court Reverses Johnson v. Grants Pass

Today, Friday, June 28th, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that will affect all cities. In a 6-3 ruling, the court decided that cities…

Johnson v. City of Grants Pass: What to Expect Next

An update on Johnson v Grants Pass: The Supreme Court heard oral argument on April 22, 2024 and we expect a ruling sometime in June or July.

All California Counties Must Implement CARE Court by End of 2024

CARE court is an alternative mental health court to compel treatment for individuals with severe mental illness, schizophrenia-family only.

Federal Court Sides with Civica Law, Will Be Granting Judgment on Multiple Claims In Favor Of City of Palmdale in Substandard Motel Case

In a significant legal triumph, Civica Law recently won a decisive victory for the City of Palmdale and its code enforcement officers, building officials, and other staff in two companion Federal District Court cases.