Gavin Newsom signs law giving journalists unrestricted access to protests closed by police

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Police must allow journalists access to closed-off demonstrations and protests, under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

The new law, Senate Bill 98, requires that journalists be given unfettered access to closed-off protests, and prohibits law enforcement officers from assaulting, interfering or obstructing journalists from covering such events.

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