Federal law enforcement agencies have new guidelines and policies that limit the use of nonlethal force on protesters, according to an announcement by the Justice Department on Wednesday.

The rules require Park Police and Secret Service members to display clearly visible identification and make audible warnings before attempting to disperse a crowd. Law enforcement must also modify procedures to inform officers that demonstrators engaging in unlawful conduct do not justify the use of force, partially settling lawsuits from protesters that claim police used unnecessary violence during racial justice demonstrations in 2020.