Indiana Buffer Zone Law Injunction Fuels Legal Debate
A federal Indiana court issued an injunction against the controversial police buffer zone law, which prohibited individuals from coming within 25 feet of police officers. Judge James R. Sweeney ruled that the law lacked clarity and could be applied arbitrarily, violating constitutional rights, particularly the First and Fourteenth Amendments. The decision was a win for press freedom, as it protected journalists’ ability to cover police actions without fear of legal repercussions. Ongoing litigation, including appeals, may further shape the future of such laws.
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