Pirro Launches Crackdown on Parents of Teens Behind D.C. ‘Takeovers’

“Parental involvement has been a noted gap in any discussion,” Pirro said. “That ends today. ” “I am not shy about looking for jail time,” she said.

“The people of D. C. have had enough.

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Her remarks drew immediate praise from conservatives and law and order advocates who have argued that juvenile offenders frequently cycle through the system without meaningful consequences

President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized D. C. leadership over public safety issues and used crime concerns to justify a heightened federal presence in the city.

Supporters argue the law is necessary to restore public safety after repeated disturbances linked to youth gatherings turned violent The issue became a major national flashpoint last summer when National Guard troops were deployed to Washington as part of a federal anti-crime initiative after a series of violent incidents involving youth mobs and repeat offenders.

Attorney earlier this year

Attorney earlier this year. She has repeatedly appeared alongside law enforcement officials to advocate for tougher penalties, expanded curfew enforcement, and broader prosecutorial authority.