A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit filed by media outlets challenging a new Louisiana law that makes it a crime to approach within 25 feet (nearly 8 meters) of a working police officer after being ordered to step back.

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Court hears arguments in challenge to Louisiana law meant to give police 25-foot 'buffer zone'

A federal judge heard arguments in a lawsuit brought by media outlets challenging a new Louisiana law that makes it a crime to approach within 25 feet of a working

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Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A federal judge heard arguments in a lawsuit brought by media outlets challenging a new Louisiana law that makes it a crime to approach within 25 feet of a working police officer after being ordered or asked to step back. Proponents of the law argue it creates a buffer zone to help ensure officers’ safety. But opponents say it could hinder the public’s ability to film and observe officers. Under the law, …

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit filed by media outlets challenging a new Louisiana law that makes it a crime to approach within 25 feet (nearly 8 meters) of a working police officer after being ordered to step back. Attorneys for the six news organization seeking a preliminary junction to stop the state from enforcing the measure, which took effect Aug. 1, argue that the law is unconstitutional — sa…

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Court hears arguments in challenge to Louisiana law meant to give police 25-foot ‘buffer zone’

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A state law the Louisiana Legislature passed earlier this year allows police to arrest people who come within 25 feet of an on-duty law enforcement officer after they have been ordered to disperse.

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Federal judge to decide if Louisiana's buffer law for police is constitutional

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit filed by media outlets challenging a new Louisiana law that makes it a crime to approach within 25 feet (nearly 8 meters) of a working police officer after being ordered to step back. Attorneys for the six news organizations seeking a preliminary junction to stop the state from enforcing the measure, which took effect Aug. 1, argue that the law is unconstitutional — s…

Court hears arguments in challenge to Louisiana law meant to give police 25-foot 'buffer zone'

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