DC Council gives initial green light to a permanent youth curfew, delays vote on emergency measure

DC Council approves youth curfew vote but hurdles remain

The Council of the District of Columbia voted Tuesday to extend a citywide youth curfew permanently, but tabled a separate measure that would have allowed the restrictions to take effect immediately, leaving enforcement in the near term uncertain.  In an initial vote, council members advanced a bill to make the curfew permanent, setting an 11 p.m. citywide curfew for minors and allowing police to impose earlier restrictions in designated zones w…

DC Council gives initial green light to a permanent youth curfew, delays vote on emergency measure

The 13-member D.C. Council voted 8-5 in favor of creating a permanent youth curfew during its legislative session Tuesday. The move clears the way for a second council vote May 5 when it would face congressional review before taking effect in the fall. Council member Janeese Lewis George was among the “no” votes, saying that studies from other cities show that “curfews do not result in fewer instances in youth-involved crime, public disturbances…

The Collins D.C. Council Report: A Youth Curfew Discussion That's Not Yet Finished

The D.C. Council is considering making permanent the mayor's emergency curfew declaration powers and the MPD's ability to designate curfew zones, while also discussing the need for more youth enrichment programs and services. The post The Collins D.C. Council Report: A Youth Curfew Discussion That’s Not Yet Finished appeared first on The Washington Informer.

DC Council passes permanent youth curfew on first vote, sets second vote

An 11 p.m. curfew for those under 18 passed 8-5 in the first vote. It still requires a second vote and congressional review to become law.

DC Council advances permanent juvenile curfew plan

The D.C. Council has taken a key step toward making juvenile curfew zones permanent, approving the measure in an initial vote as city leaders respond to a rise in teen takeovers across the District.