curfew
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The mayor of Newark has imposed a curfew around an immigration detention center in New Jersey after a series of intense clashes between protesters and police.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
If we call the cops on teens violating a city curfew, it suggests a cavalier attitude toward the perils of the justice system.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
"To ensure the safety and well-being of all residents, a mandatory curfew for a half-mile area surrounding Delaney Hall is being implemented, effective immediately," Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said in a statement.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
A curfew that was introduced for the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka in January will remain in place for the New Zealand series.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
She’d been out with her new friends and was home just before the curfew, cutting it as fine as you could get.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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