Protesters rallied outside the French Senate, denouncing the Global Security Bill, as legislators debated inside.
The bill aims to make it illegal to display and distribute images of police officers on duty with intent to harm.
Journalists and rights groups oppose the legislation, saying it would effectively obscure police brutality, leading to less accountability.
They say it is a violation of press freedom and freedom of expression.
President Emmanuel Macron’s government argues that the bill is needed to protect police officers.