Cities sue gangs in bid to stop violence

[TechBear_Seattle]

Cities sue gangs in bid to stop violence

FORT WORTH, Texas -- Fed up with deadly drive-by shootings, incessant drug dealing and graffiti, cities nationwide are trying a different tactic to combat gangs: They're suing them.

Fort Worth and San Francisco are among the latest to file lawsuits against gang members, asking courts for injunctions barring them from hanging out together on street corners, in cars or anywhere else in certain areas.

The injunctions are aimed at disrupting gang activity before it can escalate. They also give police legal reasons to stop and question gang members, who often are found with drugs or weapons, authorities said. In some cases, they don't allow gang members to even talk to people passing in cars or to carry spray paint.

The article continues at http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1110AP_Gang_Lawsuits.html

[YOY]

1. That'll work...

Dudes aren't afraid of prison, so how are they gonna be afraid of being sued?

[geomon666]

2. Good luck to the guy serving the papers. n/t