Judge Bans LAPD from Using Nonlethal Weapons on Journalists
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A federal judge has ordered the Los Angeles Police Department to cease using foam projectiles, tear gas, and flash-bang devices against journalists covering protests, citing violations of First Amendment rights and injuries sustained by reporters. The temporary restraining order also prevents police from obstructing journalists' access and detaining them during demonstrations, following a lawsuit that documented multiple incidents of police violence against media personnel.
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- Judge issues order giving journalists greater protections against LA police The Hill
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