BufferZone

Baton Rouge, La. — A U.S. federal judge recently blocked the enforcement of a Louisiana law designed to create a “buffer zone” around police officers during demonstrations, responding to a lawsuit claiming that the measure restricts free speech and unfairly targets protesters. The law, which took effect in August, had put into place a 25-foot no-approach zone aimed at protecting officers engaged in law enforcement activities at public events from interference or harm. Civil rights advocates, however, argued that the restriction was both vague and excessive, potentially criminalizing ordinary interactions with law enforcement personnel. According … Read more