The Utah Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that Salt Lake City is not violating nuisance laws as homeless camping persists on its streets. The ruling upholds a decision by a lower court dismissing the lawsuit filed by a group of nine residents and business owners in September 2023,

The Utah Supreme Court has thrown out a lawsuit against Salt Lake City over its handling of homelessness, ruling that the city owed no duty to the plaintiffs beyond its general duty to enforce laws and protect the public.

The Utah Supreme Court is upholding a 3rd District judge's decision to dismiss a lawsuit that alleged Salt Lake City wasn't doing enough to address crime and homelessness in the city.