US Attorney Pirro Warns DC Parents Their Kids Could Land Them In Jail

She also described the initiative as “taking the streets back.”

The policy comes after years of debate in Washington over youth crime, curfews and how best to address large unsupervised gatherings involving teenagers.

Supporters of stricter enforcement argue repeated incidents in neighborhoods such as Navy Yard have created serious safety concerns, while critics say punitive approaches fail to address root causes.

The announcement triggered immediate backlash from local Democratic leaders.

Councilwoman Doni Crawford blasted the plan.