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ACLU files suit on behalf of journalists in Minnesota
BY , Jun 3, 2020 5:22 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
Protesters march down the street as trash burns in the background during a solidarity rally for George Floyd, Saturday, May 30, 2020, in New York. Protests were held throughout the city over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against Minneapolis Police and the Minnesota State Patrol, alleging police have violated the rights of journalists covering the protests in response to the death of George Floyd. The lawsuit, filed by the ACLU of Minnesota on Wednesday, alleges a ``pattern and practice of conduct by law enforcement,'' which the organization says, ``tramples on the Constitution.''
The lawsuit's lead plaintiff is Jared Goyette, a freelance journalist who says he was shot in the face by a rubber bullet fired by police.
The suit outlines the number of journalists who have been arrested or injured by police since the demonstrations began last week.
The lawsuit also alleges police have interfered with news coverage and have continued to ``target and intimidate the press by firing less-lethal ballistics designed for riot control directly at members of the media.''
The ACLU has also vowed to bring lawsuits against police departments across the U.S. who arrest, target or attack journalists.
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