A lawsuit filed in federal court by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana on Tuesday challenges a new state law that prohibits citizens from being within 25 feet of law enforcement officers.

The law, which went into effect on July 1, is called a violation of constitutional rights by the ACLU, which claims that citizens have a right to “observe and record the police.”

  • Froyn@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    I can see that going really well.
    “Step back! 25 feet!”
    "You’re walking towards me. I’m just standing here.
    “I said Step Back!” Discharges Taser while continuing to close distance