Judge Restrains LAPD Use of Munitions Against Journalists | JQJO

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing Los Angeles police from using less-lethal munitions against journalists covering anti-immigration protests. The ruling, prompted by a lawsuit from press organizations, cites instances of journalists being deliberately targeted, including an Australian reporter hit by a rubber bullet while on live TV. The judge's order prohibits the use of such munitions unless a suspect poses an immediate threat, and also restricts targeting specific body areas. The LAPD chief acknowledged the decision but couldn't comment on the litigation, while stating commitment to press rights and investigation of incidents.