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Judge Protects Journalists From LAPD's Non-Lethal Force

7/12/2025

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A federal judge in Los Angeles has taken a stand for press freedom, issuing a temporary restraining order that bars the LAPD from deploying non-lethal munitions against journalists during protests. This ruling comes after alarming reports of police aggression, with Judge Vera underscoring the vital role of journalists in documenting events without the threat of violence or arrest.

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A federal judge in Los Angeles has taken a stand for press freedom, issuing a temporary restraining order that bars the LAPD from deploying non-lethal munitions against journalists during protests. This ruling comes after alarming reports of police aggression, with Judge Vera underscoring the vital role of journalists in documenting events without the threat of violence or arrest.