# Cities Sue Gangs When Popping a Cap in Their Ass Doesn't Work Anymore By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-07-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cities-sue-gangs-when-popping-a-cap-in-their-ass-doesnt-work-anymore References: [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070730/ap_on_re_us/gang_lawsuits_ylt=AijE_XGUvlnEbZeXrMX.gYQEtbAF) & [msnbc.msn](http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20025390/) Fort Worth and San Francisco are the latest cities 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. Wait a minute, isn't this a bit extreme, did anyone try asking them politely first? The following is an excerpt from MSN BC: "Fed up with deadly drive-by shootings, incessant [drug dealing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenlane) and [graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti), cities nationwide are trying a different tactic to combat gangs: They're suing them.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. “It is another tool,” said Kevin Rousseau, a Tarrant County assistant prosecutor in Fort Worth, which recently filed its first civil injunction against a gang. “This is more of a proactive approach.” But critics say such lawsuits go too far, limiting otherwise lawful activities and unfairly targeting minority youth. “If you're barring people from talking in the streets, it's difficult to tell if they're gang members or if they're people discussing issues,” said Peter Bibring, an attorney with the [American Civil Liberties Union](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banned-books-jail) of Southern California. “And it's all the more troubling because it doesn't seem to be effective.”" **Implications** - The issue of gang violence is prevalent globally, with government officials seeking new ways to protect the people. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cities Suing Gangs:** Cities are taking legal action against gangs, presenting an opportunity for technology and security companies to create innovative gang prevention and suppression solutions. - **Injunctions Against Gangs:** Legal injunctions against gangs are becoming more common, presenting opportunities for law firms to specialize in this niche area. - **Disrupting Gang Activity:** New strategies for disrupting gang activity are being developed, creating opportunities for social workers and community organizations to provide alternative resources and support to youth. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Security Technology:** Security technology companies can develop innovative gang prevention and suppression solutions to help cities combat gang violence. - **Law Firms:** Law firms can specialize in providing legal support for cities seeking to take legal action against gangs. - **Social Services:** Social workers and community organizations can develop alternative resources and support to help prevent youth from joining gangs and provide support to those seeking to leave. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Gun Water Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigun-water-toys-jayhayspray20-promotes-change-in-societys-relationship-w.md) - [Ball Game-Promoting Urban Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-ball-games.md) - [Police Filming Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-real-movement.md) - [Art-Promoting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards.md) - [Anti-Theft Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsnatchable-phone-case.md) - [Social Justice Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reyets-app.md) - [Proactive Police Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/police-apps.md) - [Autonomous Threat Detection Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threat-detection-system.md) - [Collaborative Policing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/policing-app.md)