Legal

Guides that cover legal topics, such as cases, how to interact with the government, and more

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    Tool Spotlight – Attorney Shield

    Attorney Shield App: Immediate Legal Support at Your Fingertips Background and Mission Attorney Shield is a mobile application that connects its members with licensed attorneys in real‑time during encounters with law enforcement. According to the company’s mission statement, America should expect lawful and professional policing and citizens deserve to feel safe during a police interaction[1]. The…

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    FAQ: Can You film in a Post Office?

    Filming in a U.S. Post Office: Legal Boundaries and Practical Guidance Introduction Can you film in a Post Office? Questions about filming inside a post office often arise in the context of First Amendment audits and citizen journalism. U.S. postal lobbies occupy an unusual space: they are government‑controlled but operate primarily as a place of…

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    Spotlight on Venues: Police Stations vs. Libraries

    Public Access & Entry Rules: Police stations and public libraries differ in what areas are open to the public and how those spaces are managed. Police precincts often have a publicly accessible lobby for walk-up services, but most inner offices and detention areas are strictly off-limits. Signage or department policy may forbid photography in these…

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    When Cameras Are Banned Anyway: Courtrooms & Supreme Court

    Cameras are Forbidden in Courts The U.S. Supreme Court famously forbids any TV cameras or photography in oral argument, even though its hearings are technically “open” to the public. In practice, only a few lucky people get seats in the courtroom, and the rest of us must wait days (or longer) for transcripts or audio….