Youth
Chicago mayor’s veto of snap curfew ordinance survives council override effort
July 18, 2025Mayor’s action blocks attempt to allow police to call a curfew on just 30-minute notice.
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‘No places for us to just be free’: Black teens speak out about Chicago’s ‘snap’ curfew
June 27, 2025Black teenagers speak on teen trends, curfew ordinances, racism, and possible solutions that could fill the gap in youth-oriented spaces.
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Chicago mayor says he will veto controversial ‘snap’ curfew ordinance
June 20, 2025Johnson said the ordinance is “counterproductive to the progress” the city has made in reducing crime and violence.
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Chicago Teachers Union tells city council to block ‘snap’ curfew ordinance
May 23, 2025The union said the proposal is a “misguided approach” that “disproportionately targets Black youth.”
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Chicago activists want support for teens, not ‘snap’ curfews
May 12, 2025Educators say giving police potentially unconstitutional powers does not address problems faced by youth and their communities.
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