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By Freedom Forum Claressa Pettis By Freedom Forum Claressa Pettis

Recording Law Enforcement: First Amendment Right or Arrestable Offense?

Is it legal to record law enforcement activities?  Courts have protected a general right to record law enforcement when the officers are performing official actions in a public space, such as a street or park. However, there are a number of cautionary matters to consider. Gene Policinski, senior fellow for the First Amendment at the Freedom Forum, examines the issues.

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