Chicago's curfew debate: Is it constitutional?

Chicago's curfew debate: Is it constitutional?

FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

The Chicago City Council is going to debate an ordinance that would give the police the power to impose instant curfews during youth rallies. After that, Brandon Johnson, the Democratic Mayor of Chicago, showed caution and expressed doubts about this idea. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson appealed to the need for a balance between security and constitutional respect.

Statement on the Proposed Curfew Ordinance - 40th Ward of Chicago

On Wednesday, April 30th, Ald. Vasquez joined members of the Progressive Caucus in speaking out against the proposed curfew ordinance, O2024-0010163. See below for the full text of the letter. We, the undersigned Council members, are joining with community advocates in speaking out against the proposed curfew ordinance.  We want to begin by recognizing the real concerns about violence in our city. But curfews are not the answer. We need approach…