Source link In a significant ruling regarding First Amendment rights, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld a lower court’s decision favoring two Waterbury police officers, Matthew Benoit and Frank Laone, in a lawsuit brought by Keith Massimino. The case stems from Massimino’s 2018 “First Amendment audit,” where he filmed the exterior…
Source link In his article, Stephen Tuttle discusses the rising phenomenon of “First Amendment auditors,” individuals who record people in public spaces—like post offices and cannabis dispensaries—often to challenge public responses to their actions. These auditors operate under legal protections afforded by the Plain View Doctrine, which states there is no expectation of privacy in…
Source link A group of “First Amendment auditors,” including Southern California YouTuber Richard Maza, has faced legal repercussions after a violent incident at a Mountain View Costco. Maza, 51, allegedly pepper-sprayed a man during a confrontation, motivated by the desire for views on his YouTube channel, “Freedom of the Press.” The victim has reported suffering…
Source link In Marine City, Michigan, an altercation stemming from a filming dispute led to a scathing note being posted at Zimmerman’s Meat Market. This note, expressing disdain for local police, declared the business “closed until further notice” and advised customers to “stay safe” without relying on the Marine City Police Department (MCPD) for protection….
Source link In a recent court hearing in Reno, Drew Ribar, a local Constitutional Auditor, faced a temporary restraining order filed against him by a nonprofit homosexual advocacy group and a District Attorney lawyer. This conflict arose from a “Drag Queen Story Hour” event at Washoe County Library, which was criticized but was not open…
Source link Niceville City Manager David Deitch delivered the annual report on the school zone speed cameras installed along Palm and Partin Drives at the end of the last school year. These cameras issue $100 speeding tickets to drivers exceeding the speed limit by over 10 miles per hour in designated school zones. From each…