Black Lives Matter-Los Angeles and other protest groups are asking a federal judge to issue a temporary restraining order and injunction to forbid the Los Angeles Police Department from using baton strikes and “rubber” bullets to control crowds during future protests, arguing that such use violates demonstrators’ constitutional rights and has caused a plethora of injuries.
In court documents filed Wednesday, recent UCLA graduate Tina Crnko described how shortly after LAPD Chief Michel Moore, clad in riot gear, used a weak bullhorn to address protesters at 3rd Street and Fairfax Avenue on May 30, advancing officers fired foam projectiles. They are also asking that protesters held on buses be in conditions that meet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus, with masks and adequate social distancing.
The suit cites as an example a “peaceful protester” being shot in the face with an LAPD “rubber bullet” as she attempted to return to her car, fracturing her jaw. The suit notes that even bystanders were hit, including a man in a wheelchair who was struck in the back of the shoulder blade.
These guys haven’t called reinforcements yet?
But still ok at riots. I'm ok with that.
BAHAHAHA!
They LA times, you forgot to mention the part where officers are using authorized and appropriate less than lethal force options in response to bricks, rocks and bottles being thrown at them by these so called peaceful protesters.
LAPD behave like Nazis
First time I’ve agreed with BLM: rubber bullets should be banned for police. They must use LEAD on these terrorists.
Yes but don’t protesters have to abide by some restraints as well? You can’t let your followers burn places down and expect everyone to smile! Work with the police to root out rioters them you can get very far.
Seriously? Protesters and rioters seeking violent regime change want a restraining order against the police? 😂
BLM leader wants to burn entire US
just yell “please stop” a lot
thegarance Battalions of riot police, With rubber bullet kisses, Baton courtesy, Service with a smile
How does BLM suggest that the police deal with rioters that are burning and looting? Should they be allowed to do as they please, or perhaps just politely asked to stop?
The police might as well fight with hand cuffs on we know what this is about BLM police wooping RIOT
STILL marching? Still spreading the virus? Go get jobs. Change is happening and much of it is positive. So stop these protests and think about others!!!!
wI do not ant to sleep alone today
They should ask for better investigation of anonymous tips about armed individuals. Violent protesters have a clear interest in not being attacked by police, of course.
And if they start going ape shit then what?
Fucking put my name under the headline, one time.
Maybe they should be allowed to use pool noodles.
FundThePolice
tlshields85 Really? Just follow the law, don’t block traffic or harass anyone. If you protest like adults instead of spoiled children the cops won’t bother you.
rubber bullets are illegal in war but the US uses them against their people
Good job officers....🤗👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I just listened to a podcast that laid out the rules of engagement for the US Military during the Vietnam War. They were so restrictive it was not only ridiculous but probably cost many more lives than it saved....This is starting to sound like more good intentions going bad!
Give them all a earl grey cup of tea... You reap what you sow
Really!!!!
Ok. Can they kindly ask them to go the Fuck home to their parents basement !!!! What about a high pressured fire hose spray ? There are zero returns to protests at this point.
Keep taking all these tools away, and all the cops are left with his lethal force.
The LAPD does not use baton strikes or rubber bullets during protests. The LAPD does use baton strikes and rubber bullets in self defense or to break up riots. Let’s not forget the MILLIONS of dollars in damage caused by “protesters” who burned police cars and looted businesses.
'control crowds' That's funny! Now, rioters are 'crowds' Did the AP Style Book change again and I didn't notice?
Imagine how police would feel if protesters showed up wearing body armor, shields, helmets, and weapons. It sets the tone that there will definitely be a fight happening.
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Los angelenas, it’s over!
What can they use against rioters and looters? Harsh language?
katarinasinfamy Well batons and rubber bullets are black. So if they want them banned, then it's clearly because they suffer from internalized racism.
Protesters are actually rioters destroying our city. It’s sad our city doesn’t have the police’s back, they protect law abiding citizens and the liberal leftist city condone it.
LA is completely upside down because of the Do nothing Democrats. This is what happens when you let your mobs get away with lawlessness! Democrats = Trash 🗑
Re-Fund the Bill of Rights Re-Fund First Amendment Peaceably Assemble to Petition government for a redress of grievances Re-Fund Eighth Amendment NO CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT
so, no rubber bullets no batons no tasers (atlanta) no tear gas no pepper spray while'protestors' have any combination of these things. police are going to be like ushers at movies pretty soon , with flashlights and 'stop' signs
Personally, I'd like to see much higher tech weaponry used against the rioters, looters, anarchists, thugs, and vandals. Specifically, I'd like to see lasers, other forms of directed energy weapons, and sonic / acoustic weapons like the LRAD weapons that the military uses. ✌🏻🇺🇸😎
Dismantling this corruption
Yes help the looters do there job better till the cities are burned down.
So shooting people is better? Water cannon? Massive amounts of gas? Dogs? Offer an alternative with your request.
Be aware BlackLivesMatter movement EMBRACING Marxist SOCIALIST IDEALS !!!
All people who love freedom and democracy, the cornerstone of your society is order and the US Constitution People who can pick up guns come out of our rooms because we don’t say no to communists, they will kill us Make America Great Again!Kill all Terrorists on the street!
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Use fire hoses then
Use flamethrowers.
The gates of the zoo have been flung open.
The use REAL bullets. Problem solved.
I’m sick of the BLM movement!
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