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The 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th Circuit Courts of Appeals have recognized the First Amendment right to record law enforcement in public. The inclusion of
by sheikhnbake 6mo ago
The 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th Circuit Courts of Appeals have recognized the First Amendment right to record law enforcement in public.
The inclusion of drones and vehicles doesn't really change that.
- amelius 6mo agoYes, but what if the drone followed a car they __believe__ is law enforcement (where in reality it is not)?
- chasd00 6mo agoThere’s no expectation of privacy in a public place which includes public roads.
- i_am_jl 6mo agoThe US doesn't have any general restrictions against filming in public. Court rulings citing the amendments above were made to affirm that law enforcement are not an exception to the general rule that filming is allowed.
- sheikhnbake 6mo agoUS doesn't have an expectation of privacy in public spaces. This allows for filming of anyone/anything in a public space. Following a specific individual or vehicle in public doesn't make a difference. Simply filming in public is not a nuisance and should not be illegal.