The D.C. Council unanimously approved an extension and expansion of the city's juvenile curfew in response to recent disturbances involving large groups of youths in areas such as Navy Yard, The Wharf, and U Street. The new legislation sets a citywide curfew requiring teenagers aged 17 and under to be off the streets by 11 p.m. daily during July and August. The measure also authorizes the police chief to establish extended juvenile curfew zones, with the Navy Yard neighborhood becoming the first targeted area for this expansion. The curfew aims to enhance public safety amid incidents including illegal fireworks and unruly gatherings, which led to multiple juvenile arrests. Alongside the curfew, the Council passed the Peace DC omnibus plan, proposed by Councilmember Brooke Pinto, targeting violent crime reduction and promoting sustainable peace. Additionally, the Council extended stricter pretrial detention standards through the end of 2026, a tool used to keep violent-crime suspects detained while awaiting trial. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the emergency youth curfew legislation into law in early July, emphasizing the temporary nature of the measure and urging parents to know their children's whereabouts. Since implementation, the Metropolitan Police Department reported two violations of the curfew over a recent weekend. The curfew and related public safety measures reflect the city's ongoing efforts to address safety concerns during the summer months. Nearby, Laurel, Maryland, also implemented an expanded curfew for youths under 17 through the end of August following a spike in teen fights and fireworks incidents.