YOUTH CURFEW

Jun 06 2026POLITICS

Who’s Leading the DC Mayor Race—and Why Crime Isn’t the Only Factor

The race for Washington, D. C. ’s next mayor is heating up, with two main candidates pulling ahead in different ways. One focuses on safety rules for young people, while the other talks more about keeping costs down and improving schools. Polls show Janeese Lewis George is currently in front, especi

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Police Speed Ups After Dropping ShotSpotter, City Hopes for New Tech

The mayor says Chicago police are quicker without the gun‑shot detector he removed last year, citing a study that shows response times improved by more than four minutes on average. He calls critics’ worries “fear‑mongering” and says the tech had been a drain on resources. The city is still looki

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May 21 2026CRIME

Cleveland’s New Summer Plan: Curfews, Jobs and Police Patrols

Cleveland is trying to keep teens safe this summer. The city will use curfews, more police patrols and new programs to fight crime. Mayor Justin Bibb said the plan starts before Memorial Day. The curfew rules are strict. Kids under 12 must be home by dark. Those 13 and 14 have to return by 9:30 p.

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

How D. C. is debating curfews for young people

The D. C. Council moved closer to making youth curfews permanent after eight members voted in favor during a recent meeting. If approved again in May, the rule would go into effect later this year but still needs approval from Congress. Not everyone agrees with the idea. Some council members pointed

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

Fayetteville's Councilman Questions Police Tactics and Youth Curfew

In Fayetteville, City Councilman Mario Benavente is known for his differing views on police and public safety. He recently raised concerns about the youth curfew and the disparity in traffic stops between Black and white drivers. During a recent council meeting, Police Chief Roberto Bryan Jr. prese

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