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France confronts large protests over security force law
France witnessed massive protests against a proposed law that presumes the "legal legitimacy of using weapons" by security forces, which protesters consider to be a "license to kill." Tens of thousands participated, including 21,000 in Paris, where demonstrators carried signs condemning increased authority and warning of security abuses. Security forces responded to the protests by firing tear gas. Some support the law because it reduces police officers' exposure to suspicion or detention, while opponents see it as a serious threat that enables abuse of force and restricts investigations into police practices. More than 150 organizations, including leftist parties and human rights groups, signed a petition rejecting the law and calling for the protection of citizens' rights from any security overreach.
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