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Mayor Bowser Announces Emergency Legislation to Amend Districts Juvenile Curfew Laws

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025, which extends juvenile curfew hours and enhances enforcement tools to improve public safety. The legislation aims to address rising concerns about youth gatherings leading to violence in the District. It allows for a curfew starting at 11 PM during July and August and permits the Chief of Police to establish extended curfew zones.

Mayor Bowser Announces Emergency Legislation to Amend Districts Juvenile Curfew Laws

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025, extending curfew hours for juveniles and enabling the Metropolitan Police Department to establish flexible curfew zones to enhance public safety. The legislation aims to address rising concerns over youth gatherings leading to violence and criminal behavior.

Mayor Bowser Announces Emergency Legislation to Amend Districts Juvenile Curfew Laws

Mayor Muriel Bowser introduced the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025, extending curfew hours to enhance public safety. The legislation allows the Metropolitan Police Department to enforce curfews for 17-year-olds and create extended curfew zones. This response addresses rising incidents of juvenile violence in commercial areas.

Mayor Bowser Announces Emergency Legislation to Amend Districts Juvenile Curfew Laws

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025, which extends curfew hours to 11 PM for July and August and applies to 17-year-olds. The legislation aims to enhance public safety by giving the Metropolitan Police Department authority to impose earlier curfews in specific areas during times of unrest.

Mayor Bowser Announces Emergency Legislation to Amend Districts Juvenile Curfew Laws

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025, which extends curfew hours for juveniles to enhance public safety. The legislation allows the police to impose stricter curfews in response to rising incidents of youth-related violence. The law is set for consideration at the Council's July 1 Legislative Meeting.

Mayor Bowser Announces Emergency Legislation to Amend Districts Juvenile Curfew Laws

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025, which extends curfew hours for juveniles to enhance public safety. The legislation allows the Metropolitan Police Department to implement more flexible curfew zones in response to recent incidents of youth violence.

Mayor Bowser Announces Emergency Legislation to Amend Districts Juvenile Curfew Laws

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025, extending juvenile curfew hours to 11 PM and allowing for earlier curfews in specific areas. The legislation aims to enhance public safety amid rising incidents of youth-related violence. It will be considered by the Council of the District of Columbia during their July 1 Legislative Meeting.

Mayor Bowser Announces Emergency Legislation to Amend Districts Juvenile Curfew Laws

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025, which extends curfew hours for juveniles to enhance public safety. The legislation allows the Metropolitan Police Department to enforce earlier curfews in specific areas if necessary. This move responds to rising concerns about youth gatherings leading to violence.

Mayor Bowser Announces Emergency Legislation to Amend Districts Juvenile Curfew Laws

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025, extending curfew hours to improve public safety. The legislation allows for a curfew starting at 11 PM and gives the Chief of Police authority to establish extended curfew zones if needed. This response addresses rising concerns over juvenile gatherings leading to violence.

Mayor Bowser Announces Emergency Legislation to Amend Districts Juvenile Curfew Laws

Mayor Muriel Bowser introduced the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 to extend juvenile curfew hours and enhance public safety measures. The legislation allows for curfews starting at 11 PM for most juveniles and introduces earlier curfews in specific areas as needed. This response aims to address rising violence and disorder involving youth in Washington, DC.