With the advent of cellphones as a standard device carried by hundreds of millions daily, the ability of citizens to film police and politicians in public settings has increased accountability for those holding positions of public trust.
Unfortunately, a growing trend of judicial tyranny could curtail a person’s right to access their phone to suddenly film an event unfolding before them in a public setting.
First Amendment rights advocates argue that the right to film public events should never be abrogated, given the protections of the U.S. Constitution.
But with the judiciary having more statist judges in place, it’s become more challenging to protect these most basic rights.
In the federal Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in Missouri, a recent ruling has struck down the right to film public officials in a public setting. On the next page, learn how the dispute may have to head to the Supreme Court to get resolved.
AND WHAT LAW IS THAT JUDGE GOING BY?
Hogwash!
Then they have no rights filming citizens.
Cough…. Blow me
Ridiculous law, it should be unconstitutional! These are public figures who are out among the public! What are they trying to hide?
They work for the people. We have every right!
That’s BS!! Anyone can record anyone in a public place!!
If you’re in public it’s not against the law sorry sweetheart you’re in public it’s not private anymore
Wrong!
B******t