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LA Council Upholds Press Protections Amid LAPD Controversy

10/23/2025

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Los Angeles City Council unanimously withdrew an emergency motion by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to lift an injunction restricting the use of force against journalists.
The move followed a judge's denial of the LAPD's request, criticized for lacking City Council consultation.
Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez stressed protecting press freedoms and said protections must stand.
Mayor Karen Bass supported peaceful protests and residents' rights, while liability costs remain a concern.

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Los Angeles City Council unanimously withdrew an emergency motion by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to lift an injunction restricting the use of force against journalists.
The move followed a judge's denial of the LAPD's request, criticized for lacking City Council consultation.
Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez stressed protecting press freedoms and said protections must stand.
Mayor Karen Bass supported peaceful protests and residents' rights, while liability costs remain a concern.