Feds turn up pressure on D.C. safety, pushing council to reinstate teen curfew

State of play: Youth curfew zones are not in effect right now because the D.C. Council punted on approving an emergency version of the law.

• If you're confused, you're not alone. The council approved a permanent version of the law, but upon Bowser's signature this week, it'll take 30 days of congressional approval before it can be used.
• An emergency version, if passed, would take effect immediately, but it has to pass a supermajority (it's missing a ninth vote). A bloc of five progressive council members is withholding support.

The latest: Ahead of this week's council meetings, Pirro told reporters she wants residents "to call every one of these members of the D.C. Council and tell them that we need a curfew."

• Last Friday, Pirro announced that parents whose children commit crimes at teen takeovers will be charged, saying "you are going to face fines, court-ordered classes, and possible jail time."

• Urging council action on Monday, Bowser called curfews a "vital tool."

What's ahead: Another federal law enforcement surge is coming amid the teen gatherings and America 250 celebrations this summer.

• Along with 1,500 more National Guard members, additional park police and law enforcement will be deployed in D.C., officials said last week.