A federal judge in Baton Rouge heard arguments Wednesday from news organizations and the state of Louisiana on whether a new state law, creating a 25-foot buffer zone around police officers, illegally infringes on First Amendment rights.

A federal judge heard arguments in a lawsuit brought by media outlets challenging a new Louisiana law that makes it a crime to approach within 25 feet of a working police officer after being ordered or asked to step back.

The law criminalizes anyone who comes within 25 feet of a working police officer after being ordered ir asked to step back.

A federal judge in Baton Rouge is set to hear oral arguments next week in a challenge to a new state law that makes it a criminal offense to knowingly or intentionally come within 25 feet of a working police officer after being ordered or asked to step back.

A judge has prohibited Louisiana State Police from conducting sweeps on homeless encampments in New Orleans without issuing adequate notice, as required by city law.