A group of "Free Karen Read" supporters have filed a lawsuit in federal court, arguing that a court mandated buffer zone violates their constitutional rights.

Norfolk Superior Court Judge Beverly Cannone has been sued for reinstating a buffer zone, limiting Karen Read supporters from demonstrating outside the Dedham courthouse.

Four Massachusetts residents are suing Judge Beverly Cannone over her decision to reinstate a 200-foot buffer zone outside Dedham’s Norfolk Superior Court for the retrial of Karen Read, arguing that their “constitutional guarantees” to protest have been violated.