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A proposal for a buffer zone around first responders is raising civil rights concerns

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April 7, 2025 3:18 pm

A proposal for a buffer zone around first responders is raising civil rights concerns

The Halo Act would create a 25-foot buffer zone for anyone filming first responders in Massachusetts, but opponents worry this would make it more difficult to expose misconduct, particularly concerning police.

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A proposal for a buffer zone around first responders is raising civil rights concerns

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