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Anti-Loitering Legislation
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Anti-Loitering Legislation
The paper explains the background to a new anti-loitering ordinance being proposed in Los Angeles in the light of the city's recent gang history.
2,812 words (approx. 11.2 pages) |
6 sources |
MLA | 2002
Paper Summary:
The paper discusses the proliferation of gang violence in LA and the need to do something to suppress gang activity. The paper traces the history of anti-loitering ordinances in the city and the major problems with all these policies, focusing on "Operation Hammer", a program that called for an all-out assault on the city ghettos. The paper analyzes the proposed law and criticizes its philosophy.From the Paper:
"Los Angeles politicians have recently come together behind a proposed city ordinance that would allow police to arrest loitering street gang members. Mayor James K. Hahn, voiced his support for this new weapon in the battle against gang violence and drug trafficking. "Law abiding citizens shouldn't be afraid to go get a carton of milk at night," he said. "This ordinance will put gang members on notice." "More papers on Anti-Loitering Legislation:
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APA Citation:
Anti-Loitering Legislation (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Anti-Loitering-Legislation/27852
MLA Citation:
"Anti-Loitering Legislation" 15 January 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Anti-Loitering-Legislation/27852>
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