(July 20, 2008)—Leaders in the south Chicago suburb of Lynwood have passed an ordinance that would levy $25 fines against anyone showing three inches or more of their underwear in public.
Lynwood Mayor Eugene Williams 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, however, 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.
Klomes says leaders should instead spend money on making the area look nicer.
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