Controversy Surrounds Baltimore's Youth Curfew Implementation

Baltimore's citywide youth curfew has begun, with those under 14 required to be inside by 9 p.m. and those between 14 to 16 required to be inside by 10 p.m. on school nights and 11 p.m. on weekends. The curfew will continue through September 4th and parents face fines up to $500 for violations. Children out after hours will be brought to one of two Youth Connection Centers in Baltimore City. The policy does not apply to minors exercising First Amendment Rights, a driver on a highway, leaving or going to a job, in an emergency, outside near their homes, or attending a religious, recreation, or school activity with an adult.