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Jared Cain received this citation from the Milwaukee Police Department, alleging he “intentionally violated emergency curfew” in effect in Milwaukee on May 31, 2020. Cain redacted his address on the citation. He was among at least 170 people cited by city police for curfew violations during social justice protests in late May and early June.
During last summer’s protests for racial justice, a number of cities instituted curfews. Even at the time, these curfews were controversial. Critics claimed they were meant to stifle free speech and discourage people from protesting — while proponents and city officials claimed they were meant to keep people safe.