Gang Injunction
/ˈɡæŋ ɪnˌdʒʌŋkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order prohibiting specific gang members from engaging in certain activities or entering defined areas to reduce gang-related crime.
The city obtained a gang injunction to restrict members from congregating in the neighborhood park.
Forms
- gang injunctions
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Commentary
Gang injunctions typically involve civil proceedings aimed at preventing anticipated harmful conduct by gang members, balancing public safety with constitutional rights.
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