D.C. Imposes Juvenile Curfew Nov. 1–5

Mayor Muriel Bowser reinstated a temporary juvenile curfew after chaotic Halloween gatherings and weeks of disorderly youth behavior, saying it was necessary to protect public safety. Mayor's Order 2025-115 imposes a citywide curfew for anyone under 18 from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. from Nov. 1–5 and creates Special Juvenile Curfew Zones—Navy Yard, the U Street corridor, Banneker Recreation Center and Union Station—that can be enforced beginning at 6:00 p.m.; MPD Chief Pamela A. Smith is authorized to designate additional problem areas. The action followed viral videos and a law-enforcement response including MPD, federal partners and National Guard troops; accounts report multiple arrests (reports vary, including five to six arrested), one officer injured and one teen found with a knife. On the first night, police said 18 juveniles were stopped for curfew violations in the Special Juvenile Curfew Zones and most complied and were directed to leave the areas. Officials said the curfew is temporary, noted exemptions for work, school and religious activities, and urged parents and community members to ensure minors comply.