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Columbus Tightens Youth Curfew | Columbus News
Columbus is cracking down on late-night youth activity with a new curfew—9 PM for kids, 10 PM for teens—already in effect, though penalties won’t hit until 2027. City leaders say it’s about prevention, not punishment, aiming to steer young people away from trouble before it escalates. Police have long pushed for this change as part of a broader safety strategy. Critics argue for more safe spaces instead, while advocates see it as a necessary intervention. Starting in 2027, repeat offenders could face misdemeanor charges, and parents might be cited for lack of supervision. With major summer…
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