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A federal judge banned the LAPD from using 40mm less-lethal launchers at protests, citing unsafe, indiscriminate use.
A federal judge has barred the Los Angeles Police Department from using 40mm less-lethal launchers during protests, ruling the department violated a prior court order by deploying them indiscriminately at anti-immigration enforcement demonstrations.
The ban follows evidence of officers firing the weapons at protesters who posed no immediate threat, including at individuals with hands up and at close range.
The decision, stemming from a 2020 lawsuit by Black Lives Matter-Los Angeles, reinforces earlier restrictions requiring warnings, proper training, and a minimum distance.
The LAPD has implemented an immediate moratorium on the weapons, directing officers to consult legal and risk management teams.
The ruling marks a significant shift in protest response tactics, though other less-lethal tools remain unaffected.
Un juez federal prohibió a la policía de Los Ángeles usar lanzadores de 40 mm menos letales en las protestas, citando el uso inseguro e indiscriminado.