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Raleigh Considers Teen Curfew Amid Rising Crime | Durham News
Raleigh’s city council is weighing a bold new teen curfew—11 p.m. to 5 a.m. for those under 18—after a violent July Fourth weekend sparked fears of “teen takeovers” and a nine percent jump in juvenile crime. Police say early morning shootings involving teens are driving the push, but critics argue it’s a knee-jerk reaction that ignores root causes and may mislabel adult perpetrators. While the plan includes exceptions for work, emergencies, or parental supervision, opponents warn it could unfairly punish all teens while deflecting from deeper issues like gun violence. A vote could happen as…
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