New Louisiana law will criminalize approaching police under certain circumstances

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New Louisiana law will criminalize approaching police under certain circumstances

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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has signed legislation making it a crime to knowingly approach within 25 feet of a police officer while they are “engaged in law enforcement duties” after the officer has ordered the person to stay back.

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We need to criminalise the proximity of congressman around microphones.

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