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Under the Chicago Municipal Code § 8-4-015 (added June 17, 1992), loitering was a crime. The facts of the case were: Chicago’s Gang Congregation Ordinance prohibit[ed] "criminal street gang members" from loitering in public places.
The law, which defined loitering as "remain[ing] in any one place with no apparent purpose", gave police officers a right to disperse such persons. In cases of disobedience, the law provided a punishment by fine, imprisonment, and/or community service. It was ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court of the United States (Chicago v.
The 136 gang members (73%) who were not included in the second injunction were not included for several reasons: 4 were murder victims, 80 were in prison for committing new offenses, and 52 appeared to be non-active and had no recent contacts with law enforcement in their gang's territory.
ALBANY — New York repealed a vague loitering law advocates say has long been used by police to harass and target transgender people. The measure striking down what’s become known as the state ...
Bid to decriminalize loitering with intent to engage in sex work is finally on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk
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The State did however repeal an anti-loitering law that critics argued discouraged street prostitution and targeted transgender people. [59] [60] Local district attorneys have significant discretion over how to enforce existing prostitutions offenses. In New York City, District Attorneys often dismiss cases after community service is complete. [61]
Hoda Kotb announced she's leaving 'Today' in early 2025. Read how Jenna Bush Hager, Al Roker, Dylan Dreyer, Savannah Guthrie, Sheinelle Jones and Craig Melvin reacted.