LAPD can't detain, fire less lethal ammunition at journalists covering protests
Why it matters: The temporary restraining order is a victory for the Los Angeles Press Club, which had accused city police of using excessive force against journalists, including Australian reporter Lauren Tomasi who was shot with a rubber bullet during live broadcast in what appeared to be a deliberate attack.
"On some occasions, LAPD officers purportedly targeted individuals who were clearly identifiable as members of the press," U.S. District Judge Hernán D. Vera wrote in the Thursday order.
The order is in effect for two weeks with the next hearing scheduled for July 24.
The LAPD didn't immediately respond to Axios' request for comment.
Flashback: Los Angeles became the flashpoint in President Trump's campaign to deport undocumented immigrants, sparking similar demonstrations nationwide.
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