Columbus Curfew Debate | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Columbus City Council is rolling out a new curfew for teens, backed by Council President Shannon Hardin who says it’s a proven safety tool — inspired by cities like Boston and Miami. Police data points to spikes in juvenile crime on weekday afternoons and evenings, prompting the ordinance, which includes citations for both teens and parents after hours — with a grace period for first-time offenders. But while officials tout parental education as key, academic research casts doubt on curfews’ real-world effectiveness, leaving the city’s bold move to tackle crime with a lingering question: is…