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Chicago Tribune
5 days ago
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Anjanette Young ordinance slated for vote — without no-knock warrant ban
A years-in-the-making ordinance overhauling the Chicago Police Department's search warrant policy could at last get over the finish line in September, advocates hope, but without the ban on no-knock warrants Mayor Brandon Johnson promised in his 2023 campaign. Instead the Anjanette Young ordinance, named after the Black social worker who police handcuffed and left naked in her home while serving a warrant at the wrong address, will require cops to wait 30 seconds before entry. It's a compromise accepted by both Young and her main council ally, Ald. Maria Hadden, one that reflects the shift in the political climate since demand for police accountability reached a fever pitch during the Black Lives Matter movement that exploded in 2020. The new version grants Hadden, Young and her supporters the ability to claim a win that they say will still protect Chicagoans. But the struggle thus far to build consensus behind the tougher ordinance, despite the citywide furor over police mistreatment of Young, reflects the difficulty activists faced in turning energy around the George Floyd protests into legislation. While Young and Hadden said they still support a no-knock ban in the future, and Johnson campaigned on such a law, the mayor has avoided giving his current stance on the issue. 'It's an ongoing conversation,' the mayor told reporters this week about whether a no-knock ban remains on his agenda. 'These reforms and transformations certainly don't come easily, but it doesn't stop us, prevent us or curtail us, quite frankly, from pursuing justice.' The pivot comes after five years of Young and Hadden focusing on no-knock warrants, which allow officers to forcibly enter homes without announcing themselves, as the chief target of the legislation. Their calls to abolish those search warrants joined the nationwide movement triggered by the 2020 police shooting of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman killed in Louisville, Kentucky, during a flawed drug investigation. But while outlawing no-knock warrants may make for a more impressive win, Young said the sharp drop in those types of raids occurring over the years allowed her to feel comfortable with taking the ban out for now. 'Now ultimately, would I love to see no-knock warrants completely banned in the city, the state and across the country? Absolutely,' Young said. 'But I feel hopeful in the sense that if this ordinance passed, we have a tangible piece of legislation that allows for accountability.' To be sure, the wrongful 2019 police raid on Young's home was not the result of a no-knock warrant. Rather, police conducted a knock-and-announce raid at the wrong address, which the mayor argued in July should be the focus of the ordinance instead because those comprise the majority of Chicago police search warrants. Johnson did not say which party suggested taking the no-knock ban out. But according to Hadden, police Superintendent Larry Snelling's team did so and the mayor's office did not object to the change. After looking at Chicago police data showing no-knock warrants have been 'barely used,' Hadden said she and Young agreed it was not worth jeopardizing the success of an ordinance that had been subject to years of false starts and stops. 'We want to get something passed that's actually addressing the problematic behavior, and if that means some compromises, we're willing to do it,' Hadden said. 'We can't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.' CPD officers last year executed 210 residential search warrants — an 84% decrease from 2019, the year of the Young raid, when officers used residential search warrants nearly 1,400 times, according to figures provided by the Police Department. Data on how many were no-knock warrants was not publicly available. Over the last six years, internal Chicago police directives as well as the federal consent decree on the department have also been expanded to add new provisions surrounding search warrant execution. Even the weaker version could put Johnson at odds with Snelling, whose office has not endorsed the 30-second rule that the mayor has pitched as a more precise tool to prevent botched police raids. That could stymie buy-in from pro-law enforcement aldermen who might be reluctant to buck police leadership — and set the stage for an awkward split between the mayor and his top cop. Chicago police declined to comment on the pending legislation. Johnson confirmed at an unrelated news conference, however, that Snelling was hesitant to endorse the latest version. 'There are some concerns that the superintendent has raised. We're going to continue to work through this process,' Johnson said. 'The most important thing though that I know that the superintendent is committed to — this is my commitment — is to work to make sure that that trauma that Ms. Anjanette Young experienced, that that doesn't happen again. And I commend Anjanette Young for her steadfastness and commitment to ensuring that this ordinance not only sees the life of day, that it actually becomes law.' The ordinance is currently in the council Police and Fire Committee after Hadden introduced it last month. If it passes there, it could get an up-or-down vote in the full council as soon as September. Ald. Chris Taliaferro, the mayor's handpicked chair of the committee, said he hasn't made up his mind on the measure yet, but 'even a time limit placed on entry needs to be discussed … to see what is not only best for our residents, but what's best for the safety of our police officers as well.' The official language requires cops 'knock and announce the officer's presence at a volume loud enough for the officer to reasonably believe the occupants inside can hear, allow at least 30 seconds before entry, and delay entry if the officer has reason to believe that someone is approaching the dwelling's entrance with the intent of voluntarily allowing the officer to enter.' There is an exception during 'an exigent circumstance,' such as imminent danger of death or grave injury 'provided that the imminent danger is not created by law enforcement service and executing the residential search warrant.' Besides that provision, the latest version also requires the Police Department to establish a policy addressing gun-pointing and any raids at homes with children 16 and younger as well as the elderly and disabled. On Feb. 21, 2019, police botched the execution of a warrant and went to the wrong home, restraining Young instead of an unrelated male suspect while she was getting ready for bed. Officers did not allow her to put on clothes and handcuffed her during their search. The raid at Young's home was captured on officers' body cameras and quickly went viral after the video was publicly released, sparking one of former Mayor Lori Lightfoot's biggest police accountability scandals of her term. Since then, Young has crusaded against the Police Department's search warrant process and was awarded a $2.9 million settlement in December 2021. In 2022, Hadden attempted to push the Anjanette Young ordinance forward in a City Council committee but failed in a 10-4 vote. That was after a previous version presented to the body in 2021 also never garnered a floor vote as Lightfoot argued such reforms should be reflected within Police Department directives, not codified in law. The earlier legislation would have banned no-knock warrants except in the case of 'exigent circumstances.' One critic of Johnson's decision to back off a no-knock warrant ban in the new version came from an unlikely corner of the City Council. Ald. Raymond Lopez, a member of City Council's more conservative bloc, called for a six-month moratorium on no-knock warrants in 2020. He said last week, 'If someone like me who is unashamed of my support for law enforcement can propose significant and sweeping changes to our warrant execution, why can't a progressive mayor?' Meanwhile, Illinois Democrats are still working through their own proposal for a statewide ban. This past session in the General Assembly, Young testified before state lawmakers on legislation sponsored by state Rep. Kam Buckner, a Chicago Democrat, to prohibit most no-knock search warrants. It passed committee before lawmakers adjourned, and Buckner said he intends to move it along either in the fall veto session or next year. The former mayoral candidate noted that it had bipartisan support and also the backing of the Illinois State Rifle Association. 'If Democrats in the city of Chicago can't figure out how to get this done, but you have Republicans from downstate and from rural districts who understand the need and the necessity, it's a little curious,' Buckner said. 'But I believe that we'll find a way to get there, both in the city and in the state.' Young said she wasn't involved much in politics before the botched raid in 2019. Now, she can rattle off the City Council legislative process, the ins and outs of court cases on other wrongful police raids and the latest negotiations with the consent decree monitor. She said she isn't fazed by the latest hurdle in her long-winding road to get to what she hopes is the final stage of her namesake ordinance, either. 'Things start to fade when no one is paying attention, and so I refuse to let the city of Chicago or the state of Illinois not pay attention to me and what happened to me,' Young said.
Belfast Telegraph
08-08-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Down and Ulster GAA in mourning as double All-Ireland winner passes away
It was in the hugely successful 1960-61 era for his beloved county that Hadden underlined his spectacular skills, particularly at Croke Park where Down captured the All-Ireland title in 1960 and 1961. It was in those years that Down laid down a marker for Ulster football, and it was Hadden's subtle scoring skills that helped to keep Down in the national limelight. A fiercely committed player who gave his all in every game, Hadden merged skill and power in scripting his invaluable contribution to the Down team's cause. The fact that he was surrounded by legends such as Paddy Doherty, James McCartan and Kevin Mussen, among others, saw Hadden elevated to a new high. It was in the early '60s that the Down team lapped up plaudits from all quarters, their spectacular brand of football and positive attitude winning them admirers far beyond their county boundary. Never one to bask in the glory of Down's success, Hadden preferred instead to see people lap up the team's success and enjoy their triumphs. Just as is the case today, the rivalry was tough and demanding then, with Hadden regularly in the spotlight as he left his imprint on games at different levels. A hard-working, conscientious player he created scoring openings for his colleagues and maintained his drive and energy until the full-time whistle sounded in every game in which he played. While he devoted himself to Down, he also rendered outstanding service to his club Newry Shamrocks, whom he led to the county championship title in 1961. Even then the Shamrocks boasted a rich seam of talent, with the ubiquitous Hadden never far from the core of the action. Indeed, his commitment and unremitting zeal cemented his value to the team, particularly when the chips were down. His commitment to his beloved Shamrocks club was absolute and he derived immense satisfaction from their achievements. He proved a mentor for many players who attempted to follow in his footsteps and he never failed to commit himself to good causes or when fund-raising was essential. He has followed the fortunes of Down of late and took considerable satisfaction in the team's Tailteann Cup last year. Like many thousands in the county, he had hoped that the team might achieve greater things – just as he had done when in his prime.
Edinburgh Reporter
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Hadden to ice for Flyers, his home town team
Fife-born Ethan Hadden has put pen to paper for new-look Fife Flyers and the 18-year-old Scottish defenceman returns to the Kingdom after three years combining ice hockey with his studies in North America. He played in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League and Atlantic Coast Academy 18U AAA Prep after emerging as a product of Kirkcaldy Ice Hockey Club's junior system. Hadden (picture courtesy of Fife Flyers) spent his final year of development in Scotland with the under-16 squad at Dundee Stars where he finished second in scoring, recording 43 points (21 goals and 22 assists) in 13 games and his CV includes representing Great Britain (GB) and Scotland at all levels. Recently the emerging player was selected to represent GB at the under-20 IIHF World Championships, Division 2, Group A in Croatia and he previously won silver with the GB under-18 squad in the IIHF Division 2, Group A, in Italy. Jamie Russell, Flyers' coach, said: 'Hadden is a smooth skating defenceman who has consistently impressed at every GB level and he has the potential to be a top British defenceman in this league. 'He will be a great addition to the line-up and we will give him the opportunity to develop to his full potential.' The addition solidifies the club's commitment to developing home-grown talent and Max Birbraer, Flyers' president and general manager, commented: 'As we continue to build our Brit core, developing home grown talent is key for us. 'Ethan is a talented young man who has natural ability and is ready to take the next step of becoming a solid player at senior level.' Like this: Like Related
San Francisco Chronicle
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
How queer Gen Zers are transforming the S.F. nightlife scene
It's a Thursday night in the Mission District and a glitter-drenched crowd of 20-somethings are gathered around a dance pole in the middle of a cozy apartment. Some take turns twirling around and twerking on it while others lounge nearby, sipping drinks and swapping hugs. Cheers erupt above the booming music every few minutes as guests trickle in — some in torn jeans and T-shirts, others in bikini tops and fishnets — filling the room with sweaty, kinetic energy. But the house party is merely a warm up to the evening's main event: Queen Out, a new rave series shaking up San Francisco's queer nightlife. Queen Out, founded by Jimmy Hadden and Abby Landis, launched in February as a direct response to what they observe as a stagnant queer nightclub and bar scene in the Castro. While the neighborhood has long been celebrated as a haven for gay men — particularly white men who sought refuge there in the 1960s and '70s — the two say it hasn't evolved with the diversity of today's LGBTQ community. With Queen Out, they aim to create an inclusive alternative, particularly carving out a space for Gen Z and younger millennials. Hadden, 29, and Landis, 26, met at the inaugural Portola Festival in 2022, quickly bonding over their shared music taste. Landis, who is of Taiwanese descent, has been performing under the moniker DJ Mama San for five years and began throwing queer parties in the summer of 2024 after growing frustrated with the lack of sapphic-focused nightlife options. Hadden, who is a bisexual Black man, also observed 'it's very homogenized' in the Castro. Queen Out seeks to challenge that status quo. 'It's a kind of bucking the trend and pushing back against kind of what the culture has been,' Hadden said. DJ China G, a Chinese American artist and mentor to Landis, noticed a similar need in the early aughts and filled the gap by co-founding Rebel Girl, a lesbian party series that ran from 2000-2009. Queen Out, the Generation Xer believes, is channeling that same spirit. 'It's a refreshing, inclusive and much needed alternative to the mainstream nightlife scene in the Castro,' DJ China G said. 'It's beautiful to witness this next generation of queers carrying the torch.' The monthly event has become so popular that this month — notably Pride Month — marks the first time they've hosted multiple events. The duo also had to move it from the nearly 500-capacity The Cafe — the largest gay bar and club in the Castro, where they sold out their first four Queen Out parties — to Public Works, a Mission District venue that holds 1,200, for their most recent event on Juneteenth. 'I feel like a lot of queer BIPOC people don't get a lot of spaces like this, so it's important that when they're available to us we take advantage of them,' said Lia Kitahada, a 25-year-old Japanese American lesbian who lives in Hayes Valley, during the party on Thursday, June 19. 'More events like this are needed.' Queen Out feels especially urgent amid renewed political attacks on LGBTQ rights from President Donald Trump and his administration. From anti-diversity, anti-equity and anti-inclusion policies to the weaponization of the law against transgender people and the shut down of the national suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth, events like these serve as vital affirmations of queer identity and solidarity. 'Community is always important, but especially in a time like this' said 24-year-old Berkeley resident Hallie Macaulay, who identifies as a white gay woman. Queen Out, she noted, brings like-minded people together 'to really lean on each other and feel less alone. It's a major thing that gives hope.' Hadden agreed these events are crucial, particularly for those actively involved in LGBTQ advocacy and resistance. 'It wears on you,' he said. 'You need spaces to queen out, so that you can recharge your battery.' 'We need a place where we can just feel safe and shake ass and have fun,' Landis, who identifies as queer and uses they/them pronouns, added. 'Otherwise the world can feel like it's way too much.' In addition to hosting the parties, Landis and Hadden have been donating a portion of Queen Out proceeds to various LGBTQ charities. Thursday's event benefited the Marsha P. Johnson Institute, which defends the rights of Black trans people. Both Hadden and Landis research talent for each Queen Out event, scouring the internet for up-and-comers and pulling from their own ever-expanding music libraries. As DJ Mama San, Landis has spun at several local events and is slated to perform at the Outside Lands festival's queer open-air dance floor, known as Dolores', on Aug. 8. But they chose to sit out the Juneteenth Queen Out party to make room for Black artists to shine. That night's lineup featured R&B pop artist Bayli and DJ Prosperity Room, both based in New York, and Bay Area DJ Queermom, who helped fill Public Works by 11 p.m. The crowd of at least 500 moved fluidly throughout the two-floor venue, with those on the dance floor bathed in colorful lights and fully immersed in the thumping hyperpop music, which included remixes of tunes by Whitney Houston, Doechii and Charli XCX. There wasn't a phone in sight. In bathroom lines and tucked-away corners, strangers exchanged Instagram handles and fashion praise. It was clear this wasn't a typical night out at the club — Queen Out felt like true community, a place for queer people to find genuine connection. 'I think we brought a whole new generation of club kids to the Castro,' Hadden said of their Queen Out events at The Cafe. 'I really hope what we're doing spreads … to all of San Francisco, all of the Bay.'
Time Out Dubai
08-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Primark is coming to Dubai — Here's where and when you can shop
It's stormed the high streets of Ireland and the UK, and now Primark is coming to Dubai. The legendary budget store has partnered with the Alshaya Group, a huge retail franchise operator to bring three stores to Dubai. Set to arrive in the UAE in the first quarter of 2026, you'll soon be able to grab bargains at Primark stores in Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Mirdif. The news was confirmed by Alshaya Group CEO John Hadden on Virgin Radio Dubai's Kris Fade Show. The first store in the region will open at The Avenues Mall in Kuwait before the end of 2025. After that, Dubai will be the next destination in the region to welcome the brand. And the best bit? Those familiar low prices will stay exactly the same when the store arrives in Dubai. The starting price for jeans will be Dhs50 and t-shirts will be just Dhs15. Hadden said that 'We're going to open not one, not two but we're going to go for three stores in Dubai in the first quarter of next year. 'The top three malls – Dubai Mall, City Centre Mirdif and Mall of the Emirates. 'Price is the same. We're going to do jeans at a starting price of Dhs50 and a basic t-shirt will be Dhs15. 'I'm so excited I can't sustain it. It's just brilliant.' If you like reading this: The best shopping malls in Dubai: Your complete guide What is Primark? If you haven't had the chance to browse its aisles before, then let us explain. Founded in Dublin, Ireland, as Penny's, Primark was first launched 55 years ago and has now expanded into 450 stores. Now in 15 countries across Europe and boasting 16 stores in the US, the brand sells everything from socks to home furnishings, cosmetics, womenswear, menswear and childrenswear. Known for being a budget option, shoppers have long-adored finding new styles for a cheaper price. Looking for things to do in Dubai? All the sports events in Dubai in 2025 to sign up for Make 2025 the year of your PBs 50 brilliant outdoor activities to try at least once in Dubai Let's take this outside The incredible Dubai hotels offering more than just a room Did someone say freebies?
