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A proposed ordinance that would have restricted the LAPD from using weapons that launch hard foam projectiles was defeated 8 to 4 on Tuesday, with three council members absent.

The Los Angeles City Council voted against a proposal on Tuesday that would have prohibited police from using weapons that launch hard-foam projectiles and tear gas, amid lingering concerns about their deployment at protests last summer.

After hearing arguments from both sides, the council decided against approving the proposal 8 to 4, with three council members absent.

Addressing his colleagues on Tuesday, ordinance backer Hugo Soto-Martinez said he felt extra restrictions were justified because Los Angele

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