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Minnesota federal judge denies injunctive relief for journalists covering protests

A Minnesota federal judge denied injunctive relief on Tuesday regarding the treatment of journalists reporting on the events following George Floyd’s death by law enforcement in the state.

Plaintiff Jared Goyette, a freelance journalist, brought the claim challenging the treatment imposed on press covering the protests, stating that law enforcement used “aggressive tactics to harm and intimidate … members of the news.” Widespread coverage showed police use tear gas and rubber bullets as means to control the unrest, but reports emerged of journalists being “targeted” for their coverage at the scene. The injunction was denied on the grounds that police had not used these tactics to control unrest since May 31 and therefore an injunction is rendered unnecessary.

Amongst reporters injured included Linda Tirando, who sued the city, state and local law enforcement on Wednesday. The journalist was permanently blinded in her left eye after being “shot in the face with foam bullets.” Tirando claims that the blinding violated her First Amendment right, as the officers’ targeted actions inhibited their rights as journalists to amplify current affairs, violating both the freedom of speech, press and peaceful assembly.

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