Activists say they’re prepared to sue Chicago over city’s youth curfew
Two youth-led organizations say the 10 p.m. curfew is unconstitutional and unfairly targets Black and brown teens.
By Stephanie KimActivists say they’re prepared to sue Chicago over city’s youth curfew
Two youth-led organizations say the 10 p.m. curfew is unconstitutional and unfairly targets Black and brown teens.
By Stephanie Kim
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Good Kids Mad City and Brighton Park Neighborhood Council are calling on Chicago to end its youth curfew or face a federal lawsuit. The two groups listed their demands in a letter sent to the city Thursday.
Reset learns more about the alternatives activists are seeking and why they held their news conference at Lollapalooza.
GUESTS: Kara Crutcher, attorney for Good Kids Mad City and Brighton Park Neighborhood Council
Camiella Williams, youth mentor and co-founder of Good Kids Mad City