Baltimore, like many American cities, is wrestling with violent carjackings committed by underage offenders. Although the problem has long been apparent despite some efforts to deny it, a new report suggests these carjackings may be fueled by a legal loophole.
If the loophole is allowing young offenders to escape meaningful consequences, it could be emboldening further crime. The report adds urgency to the debate over how to hold juvenile carjackers accountable while addressing the root causes of the troubling trend.