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It's the law: No sagging pants in Chicago suburb

Sun Jul 20, 2:06 PM ET

LYNWOOD, Ill. - Be careful if you have saggy pants in the south Chicago suburb of Lynwood. Village leaders have passed an ordinance that would levy $25 fines against anyone showing three inches or more of their underwear in public.

Eugene Williams is the mayor of Lynwood. He says young men walk around town half-dressed, keeping major retailers and economic development away. He calls the new law a hot topic.

The American Civil Liberties Union says the ordinance targets young men of color.

Young adults in the village, like 21-year-old Joe Klomes, say the new law infringes on their personal style. He says leaders should instead spend money on making the area look nicer.

 

 

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i am conflicted.  i find it disturbing  for someone to be wearing their pants that low.  it obviously isnt racist, regardless of what the aclu thinks.  and  some laws are ok (so as people cant go around naked).  but is this too far...  I would like to say this is a good thing, but im not sure i should...



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