US EditionMayor Johnson Expected to Veto Curfew Ordinance, Downtown Residents Concerned over 'Teen Takeovers'
- Chicago's City Council passed a curfew ordinance on Wednesday by a 27-22 vote that allows police to impose temporary 'snap curfews' to disperse minors citywide.
- The ordinance followed recent social media-driven teen gatherings downtown with violence and shootings, prompting aldermen to seek new police powers despite opposition.
- Mayor Brandon Johnson announced he will veto the measure, calling it counterproductive to progress in reducing crime and warning it could harm trust with residents.
- Johnson announced his intention to veto the ordinance, arguing that it would undermine the advancements achieved in lowering crime and violence in the city, while highlighting the importance of youth job opportunities.
- The veto would be the first mayoral veto since 2006, requiring 34 votes to override, while critics warn it may increase unsafe 'teen takeovers' this summer downtown.
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Mayor Vetoes Controversial 'Snap Curfew' Policy
CITY HALL — Mayor Brandon Johnson has officially vetoed a controversial curfew ordinance that would allow Chicago Police to implement a youth curfew anytime, anywhere. On Wednesday, alderpeople voted 27-22 to allow “snap curfews,” following years of debate over how the city should combat so-called teen takeovers or trends. In a post-council press conference, Johnson blasted the measure and vowed to issue a veto — the first of his tenure and the …
Chicago City Council, Illinois, passed an ordinance authorizing the imposition of immediate curfews, with the aim of curbing the so-called “teen takeovers.” However, Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson has already anticipated that he will veto the regulations, which unleashed a wave of reactions inside and outside the Council.What Chicago City Council Voted: Immediate curfewsThe Chicago City Council passed by 27 votes in favour and 22 against a new…
Woke Chicago mayor freaks out on residents concerned about street takeover, claims "those could be my sons"
Watch Louder with Crowder every weekday at 11:00 AM Eastern, only on Rumble Premium!In the Progressive pursuit of mocking law and order and upholding a culture of pervasive lawlessness, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has decided to turn a blind eye to teen takeovers that have caused distress and concern among residents. He has justified this by claiming he wants to get to the “root cause” of crime and by suggesting that initiatives like midnight …
Mayor Johnson expected to veto curfew ordinance, downtown residents concerned over 'teen takeovers'
Streeterville has endured a pair of "teen takeovers" in the past months, where someone got shot both times. There is concern about what the mayor's expected veto of a curfew ordinance could mean for the community's safety this summer.
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