Following the increase in the number of Syrian refugees in Lebanon and the lack of state policies to regulate their presence, Lebanese municipalities have emerged as authoritative local bodies capable of responding to emerging problems. One major instrument of their authoritarian control is curfews, a measure that severely restricts people’s constitutionally-protected personal freedom and freedom of movement. This article examines the motivating logic, modes of implementation, and the impact of curfew measures on Syrian refugees. It is based on qualitative interviews with the representatives (mayors and deputy mayors) of seven municipal councils of and seven refugees residing in areas subjected to curfews.