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. @GavinNewsom just vetoed a bill passed by legislators to protect reporters who cover protests.
It would& #39;ve barred law enforcement "from intentionally assaulting, interfering with or obstructing these duly authorized representatives." #SB629
It would& #39;ve barred law enforcement "from intentionally assaulting, interfering with or obstructing these duly authorized representatives." #SB629
SB 629 would& #39;ve been a great signal for Newsom to send to Californians that he stands up for the #FirstAmendment.
Aside from protecting journalists from bodily harm, the bill would& #39;ve made clear they can keep reporting after a dispersal order is called without harassment.
Aside from protecting journalists from bodily harm, the bill would& #39;ve made clear they can keep reporting after a dispersal order is called without harassment.
Indeed, Newsom says media access to protests "is essential to a functioning democracy" but he fears giving access to those who may pose a "security risk."
As I read the bill, nothing stops law enforcement from detaining someone they deem a security risk.
http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200SB629">https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/bil...
As I read the bill, nothing stops law enforcement from detaining someone they deem a security risk.
http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200SB629">https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/bil...
Listen, the pros I& #39;ve met covering protests can take the hits.
Here& #39;s @chrismatography (who shoots for @AP) getting chemical irritant washed out of his eyes. The photo was taken by @LAist @LATaco contributor @bfeinzimer who himself got hurt that night from flash bang explosions
Here& #39;s @chrismatography (who shoots for @AP) getting chemical irritant washed out of his eyes. The photo was taken by @LAist @LATaco contributor @bfeinzimer who himself got hurt that night from flash bang explosions
Do you want these journalists to keep getting hit by less-lethal munitions from law enforcement, while reporting from American streets? @GavinNewsom
I& #39;m so grateful for these brave journalists, more than I can name here, who are working into the night when I& #39;ve made it home.
I& #39;m so grateful for these brave journalists, more than I can name here, who are working into the night when I& #39;ve made it home.
I fell into covering protests & rallies. I offered to work wknds during covid. I& #39;m usually on Asian Am issues.
Since George Floyd was killed, I& #39;ve reported near-weekly from events for Black lives & for Pres. Trump.
All I can say is I& #39;ve never been hurt by any civilians.
Since George Floyd was killed, I& #39;ve reported near-weekly from events for Black lives & for Pres. Trump.
All I can say is I& #39;ve never been hurt by any civilians.
You can read Newsom& #39;s veto response here. He says he plans to work with the Legislature and implement advisors& #39; recs on protecting journalists & legal observers and "am encouraging every California law enforcement agency to do the same." Pls work fast, thx
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https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SB-629.pdf">https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-conten...
