The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Friday asked a Ninth Circuit panel to pause a preliminary injunction that prohibits federal agents from using excessive and indiscriminate force against journalists and peaceful protesters at demonstrations in Southern California.
Michael Shih, an attorney for the government, argued that the injunction issued in September by U.S. District Judge Hernán Vera should be stayed pending appeal because it is overbroad and imposes unworkable restrictions on federal law enforcement officers.
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