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Krista Mehari, Associate Professor of Public Health, Michigan State University

Detroit wants to elevate youth voices in leadership – that means giving them real power

Detroit is encouraging its young residents to participate in safe, social activities after large crowds of youth congregating downtown have led to curfew violations and multiple arrests. Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images

Detroit police officers detained more than 180 minors during a fireworks celebration on June 22, 2026. Most offenses were curfew violations, and the event was generally peaceful.

Large gatherings of young people in public spaces coordinated through social media, known as “teen takeovers,” have drawn concern from local law enforcement in Detroit, Pittsburgh, Raleigh and other cities across the country this summer.

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