City of Chicago v. Morales (case)

City of Chicago v. Morales (1999) was a Supreme Court case that challenged a Chicago ordinance aimed at curbing gang activity. The law allowed police to disperse groups of two or more people if they believed it would prevent gang-related crime. The Court ruled that the law was unconstitutionally vague, meaning it wasn't clear enough for people to understand what behavior was illegal. This decision highlighted concerns about potential abuse of power by law enforcement and the importance of clear laws in protecting individual rights. The ruling emphasized that laws must be specific to avoid arbitrary enforcement.