Nearly 50,000 people marched in several French cities on Sunday, September 20, to protest a proposed law that would change how law enforcement is held accountable for the use of force. Demonstrations took place in major cities like Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Toulouse, according to reports. The law, passed by the National Assembly in July, would shift the burden of proof when police or gendarmes use their weapons, presuming their actions are lawful unless proven otherwise. Critics argue this could lead to increased police violence and reduce accountability, calling it a "license to kill." Human rights organizations, left-wing groups, and the judges’ union supported the protests. In Paris, marchers carried banners with messages such as "Our lives deserve to be lived, not shot down - No to a license to kill!" and "More power = more police violence." According to the police prefecture, 21,000 people marched in Paris, while smaller crowds gathered in Marseille, Lyon, and Toulouse. The Ministry of the Interior reported a total of 48,750 demonstrators nationwide. Opponents of the law argue it would make it harder to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct, especially in a country where police violence is a growing concern. Cédric Picard of Amnesty International warned that the law could worsen an already serious problem. Amal Bentousi, sister of Amine, a young man killed by police in 2012, said the law "wants to reverse the burden of proof." Samia El Khalfaoui, co-founder of the group Stop aux violences d'État, highlighted the names of several young people from working-class neighborhoods who were killed by law enforcement. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez urged "particular vigilance" due to concerns about unrest during the demonstrations. In Paris, two journalists from BFMTV were attacked and verbally threatened, while in Rennes, a protest on Saturday led to eight arrests and three injured officers after projectiles were thrown. Over 150 organizations, including political parties like the Socialist Party and LFI, signed a joint appeal against the law, calling for an end to state violence. Meanwhile, Mathilde Panot, a leader in the National Assembly, called for the law to be blocked from moving forward in the Senate.