Federal judge denies injunction, leaving TN blocking up-close recording of police activity in place

By: Adam Friedman

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: February 17, 2026

Words: 278

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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A federal judge will allow Tennessee’s police “buffer law” to remain in place while a lawsuit filed by a coalition of media organizations goes forward.

State lawmakers passed legislation in 2025 allowing police to order members of the public, including media, to remain 25 feet away from crime scenes, traffic stops and any “ongoing and immediate threat to public safety.” Anyone who violates the order can be charged with a misdemeanor.

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