Press Play with Madeleine Brand
What rights do protesters have under the First Amendment?
More than 2000 people across Los Angeles County were arrested over the weekend, tied to protests over the police killing of George Floyd.
By Madeleine Brand • • 1 min readMore than 2000 people across Los Angeles County were arrested over the weekend, tied to protests over the police killing of George Floyd. Multiple protesters accused police officers of using excessive force like tear gas and rubber bullets, and dozens of journalists say they were attacked by police after making it clear they were members of the media.
Loyola law professor Jessica Levinson explains the rights of protesters, journalists and police officers during public demonstrations.
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Analysis: When peaceful protests turn to tear gas, rubber bullets, looting- 0:00How LA's recent protests are alike — and different — from the 1992 uprising
- 23:24Peaceful protests capture greater attention when violence occurs, says political professor
- 32:30LA journalists endure police violence during George Floyd protests
- 41:08What rights do protesters have under the First Amendment?You’re reading this
The full episode
4 of 4Analysis: When peaceful protests turn to tear gas, rubber bullets, looting- 0:00How LA's recent protests are alike — and different — from the 1992 uprising
- 23:24Peaceful protests capture greater attention when violence occurs, says political professor
- 32:30LA journalists endure police violence during George Floyd protests
- 41:08What rights do protesters have under the First Amendment?You’re reading this