The ACLU argues that such restrictions violate the Constitution and can be applied legally only after a jury trial, because they impose significant limits on someone's personal liberties. The three-member panel of the 4th District Court of Appeal did not indicate when it might rule on the challenge. The state Supreme Court has upheld the injunctions, which are used statewide. Prosecutors have obtained injunctions against 38 alleged gangs in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose and other cities. They oppose any new limits on what they see as a valuable tool.
Violators can face a misdemeanor charge of ignoring a court order.