violence and disorder reported in many major destinations. From today a curfew has been put in place for Miami spring breakers after a season marred by mass violence with five people injured in shootings.Police said nine officers have been injured since Spring Break began.A midnight curfew has been imposed by city officials who declared a state of emergency – but some have slammed leaders saying it's an "overreaction".Stephen Hunter Johnson, a member of Miami-Dade's Black Advisory Board, told the Miami Herald: "The only emergency is that black people are on the beach."I don't understand how this town has been doing spring break for at least 25 years and can’t figure it out."Melba Pearson, a civil rights attorney, said: "Everything I’ve observed has been peaceful, just kids trying to have a good time, that’s all I've been seeing."She claimed she didn't see the need for a curfew despite the violence. "It’s an absolute overreaction," she told the Miami Herald. To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here."Not to trivialise people being harmed or shot, but you have to have a balanced approach to issues of criminal justice and law enforcement."The officials imposed a 12am to 6am curfew from Thursday to Sunday, and more restrictions could be put in place at the weekend..
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