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Federal judge hears arguments on Louisiana’s 25-foot police buffer law • Louisiana Illuminator

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lailluminator.com – Drew Costley, Verite – 2024-12-12 09:20:00

SUMMARY: A federal judge in Baton Rouge heard arguments regarding Louisiana’s Act 259, which creates a 25-foot buffer zone around police officers, potentially violating First Amendment rights. The law, passed in May, criminalizes entering this zone after being asked to step back. News organizations argue the law restricts journalists’ ability to observe and report on police actions, especially misconduct. State officials defend it as a safety measure. Similar laws in other states have faced legal challenges, with some ruled unconstitutional. Judge deGravelles has yet to rule, awaiting additional briefs from both sides.

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Heavy rains moving in Sunday night

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www.youtube.com – WDSU News – 2025-01-12 07:34:17

SUMMARY: Today is a weather impact day with expected heavier rain tonight. Initially, conditions will be clear, but clouds will thicken throughout the day, leading to isolated light showers by the afternoon. The primary chance for rain will come after sunset, with heavier rainfall closer to the coast and up to an inch in areas like the Greater New Orleans Metro. North Shore will see lighter amounts. Overnight, expect numerous showers, with more rain on Monday morning, followed by improving weather. A cooler air mass will settle in, and another weather impact day is expected on Saturday. High temperatures today will be in the mid to upper 50s.

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Rain likely Sunday night

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www.youtube.com – WDSU News – 2025-01-11 19:28:44

SUMMARY: Heartbreaking images come from California, contrasting with quieter conditions in Southeast Louisiana. Cold temperatures persist, with highs today around 48°F, significantly below the average. Early clouds cleared to mainly dry skies, though lows tonight are expected in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Tomorrow will bring an increase in clouds and rain, with showers likely by evening and heavy downpours expected by night. Rainfall could total 2 to 4 inches, tapering off by Monday morning. The forecast shows highs in the 50s through Thursday, with warmer temperatures anticipated for Friday and Saturday.

Rain likely Sunday night

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New Orleans Weather: Chilly with rain moving in by Sunday

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www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2025-01-11 07:25:37

SUMMARY: Good morning! Saturday brings slight improvements with temperatures in the 30s and upper 30s on the Southshore, marking the first time in a while above freezing on the North Shore. A gradual warming trend is expected, peaking in the late afternoon with upper 40s and possible 50s later in the week, although windy conditions persist with a small craft advisory. Rain is anticipated late Sunday into early Monday, but amounts will be modest, around half an inch to an inch. Next week, expect cooler temperatures with occasional rain and a continued warming trend into the following week.

We’ll break out into some sunshine through the day Saturday, but again highs will remain in the 40s.

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