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Los Angeles Press Groups Sue Police Claiming Violation of Journalists’ Rights

Reporters claim the LAPD violated their rights after several were struck with rubber bullets during recent protests.
Los Angeles Press Groups Sue Police Claiming Violation of Journalists’ Rights
Law enforcement and demonstrators clash during a protest following federal immigration operations, in the Compton neighborhood of Los Angeles, Calif., early on June 8, 2025. Etienne Laurent / AFP
Jill McLaughlin
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The Los Angeles Press Club and investigative reporting network Status Coup filed a federal lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) on June 16, claiming officers violated journalists’ rights during last week’s violent protests.
“With today’s lawsuit, the L.A. Press Club is fighting for the rights of all of its nearly 1,000 members to report the news without risking their health and safety,” said Adam Rose, press rights chair of the club, a nonprofit organization that supports Southern California journalists.
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.