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Media Outlets Suing Louisiana Over 25 ft. Officer Buffer Zone
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:04 pm
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:04 pm
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Six news organizations sued the State of Louisiana on Wednesday (July 31) in an attempt to strike down the state’s new law that makes it a criminal offense to knowingly or intentionally come within 25 feet of a working police officer after being ordered or asked to step back.
Gov. Jeff Landry signed Act 259 into law in May. Violators could be fined up to $500, face up two months in prison or both.
The news organizations say the law would prevent journalists from covering aspects of stories essential to the public’s right to know, such as being so far away that they can’t observe or film officers interacting with protesters or record audio of newsworthy events where officers are present.
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Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:09 pm to Witty_Username
When will our legislature address the real issues? Do the Ten Commandments bill next. A bunch of fluff nonsense that doesn't improve the lives of our citizens.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:09 pm to Witty_Username
Good. Every LEO should act as if he is being filmed
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:10 pm to Witty_Username
25’ isn’t that far. That’s keeps all the people with a phone trying to get a tic toc away also
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:11 pm to Witty_Username
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such as being so far away that they can’t observe or film officers interacting
I'm not for or against this law, but this is stupid. 25ft is not that far and with technology these days, they absolutely have the capability to see and hear from that distance.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:12 pm to O
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When will our legislature address the real issues?
Trimming the government bloat should be priority number 1. But that'll never happen.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:13 pm to Witty_Username
I’m sure there will be NO issues in enforcing this law. 25 feet is nothing.
If a cop is already pissed off at you for being near him he ain’t gonna just let it go because you kept an 8 yard distance.
If a cop is already pissed off at you for being near him he ain’t gonna just let it go because you kept an 8 yard distance.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:15 pm to Witty_Username
Just another one of Jeff’s stupid bills that will won’t stand up in court
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:15 pm to Witty_Username
Sign of the times as long as they don’t abuse it. If they abuse it, make sure there are like kind penalties.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:17 pm to Witty_Username
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:19 pm to Witty_Username
The bill is dumb, but if a journalist can’t see what is going on from 8 yards away then idk what to tell ya
This post was edited on 8/1/24 at 8:20 pm
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:33 pm to BowDownToLSU
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25’ isn’t that far. That’s keeps all the people with a phone trying to get a tic toc away also
It’s a stupid law that likely won’t hold up in court. At the end of the day, it will only end up wasting tax dollars.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:39 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
I have mixed feelings about the law, but I think it's revealing that everyone trying to downplay its effects chooses to quote the distance in yards, and rounded-down yards at that.
Yeah, when you say "8 yards" it doesn't sound like a lot. You don't want it to sound like a lot.
I think it kind of is a lot. I like a nice buffer when I work, but 25 feet crosses the line into "respect the delicate genius" territory. Something more like 10 feet would make the law more legitimate in my opinion.
Yeah, when you say "8 yards" it doesn't sound like a lot. You don't want it to sound like a lot.
I think it kind of is a lot. I like a nice buffer when I work, but 25 feet crosses the line into "respect the delicate genius" territory. Something more like 10 feet would make the law more legitimate in my opinion.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:44 pm to Witty_Username
I’m against the Media on this one purely out of spite. frick those liars.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:45 pm to Witty_Username
Youtubers are going to have a field day with this.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:47 pm to Porpus
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Yeah, when you say "8 yards" it doesn't sound like a lot. You don't want it to sound like a lot.
Yeah, I'd just say it isn't even half the distance from the pitching rubber to home plate.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:56 pm to Porpus
quote:10’ is nothing. Thats 3 steps from an aggressor being able to take advantage of an officer that turns their back while dealing with someone else. Not really much point in a buffer zone law if its that close to begin with.
Something more like 10 feet would make the law more legitimate in my opinion.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:59 pm to Witty_Username
Idiotic bill.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 9:05 pm to Witty_Username
My camera works from 25 feet.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 9:06 pm to Tiger Prawn
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10’ is nothing. Thats 3 steps from an aggressor being able to take advantage of an officer that turns their back while dealing with someone else. Not really much point in a buffer zone law if its that close to begin with.
They're welcome to take a job where they don't get to point guns at people and lock them up if that's a problem.
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