Cities, towns nationwide revive teen curfews amid summer crowds

By: Amanda Watford

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 577

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Cities and towns across the country have revived juvenile curfews and increased police patrols in response to an apparent uptick in large teen gatherings and fights organized through social media.

Communities in states including California, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia have announced or expanded curfews for minors this year, while others have tightened enforcement in downtown entertainment districts, parks and shopping centers where officials say “teen takeovers” have become more common.

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