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		chrismcb on May 30, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Louisiana law will criminalize approaching police ... "lawfully engaged in the execution of his official duties" so .. and in duty officer? But if it requires the officer to tell the person to stop or retreat(that isn't vague) then why do we need this law? There is already a law that you must obey lawful orders.

garyfirestorm on May 30, 2024 [–]

Yes but how do we make them obey unlawful orders? A: by introducing a vague language in form of a vague law.

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